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The Advisor
Tips, Tricks, and Timely Topics for Nonprofit Leaders


How Much is Too Much With WFH?
“How many days should I require my staff to be in the office per week – 2 or 3?” I am a firm believer in 2.78. Or maybe 0. Possibly 5. 😊...


Quitting the Board
Maybe you should quit. Have you served on a board for 6 consecutive years? More? Forgive me, but maybe you should consider stepping...


Transparency as Key to Trust
“There’s no trust, and everyone on staff expects to be part of every decision.” It’s a complaint I hear often from leaders at nonprofit...


Without Decision Comes Repetition
I have seen many organizations serving vastly different missions and at different scale lose relevance. The commonality is that when...


Your Critical First Meetings
So you have taken your new executive director position and are ready to start building relationships. Where do you begin? There are a...


Before You Take the Offer
Accepting any new job comes with a slew of considerations. Do you like the leadership? How cohesive is the staff? Will the pay and...


Day 0 on the Job: Getting a Head Start
Congratulations! You got it -- the big job you had been holding your breath for (and perhaps were a little scared to say yes to). Now...
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