Get that job!
Ten tips for a successful job search from Jack Shand.
Governance, Management & Governance
Trend watch for nonprofits
Nonprofit leaders responsible for strategic planning can’t afford to sit back or rest on their laurels – they always have to be looking ahead. We’ve got you covered, as Jack Shand explores the five biggest trends set to impact nonprofits in the year to come.
Career Management
The least wanted list
Law enforcement agencies have their most wanted lists. What job seekers want to avoid at all cost is being placed on a least wanted list. This article outlines five areas of behaviour that can put an individual at high risk of being considered least wanted.
Board of directors, Governance, Management & Governance
Putting the spotlight on committees
Following these committee best practices can lead to a less painful experience when serving on a board of directors.
Leadership, Management & Governance
The case for interim staff leadership
At times when the chief staff executive position suddenly becomes vacant and the issues before the board seem too large, too overwhelming, and too systemic to be fixed without a different approach, it may be appropriate to consider interim management.
Human Resources, Management & Governance, Performance Management, Workplace Issues
How to effectively manage conflict
Conflict can play out with co-workers, in boardrooms, among volunteers, at annual meetings with members, and in working relationships with stakeholders. So how should a nonprofit leader best deal with conflict in the organization? These tips can be used when conflict arises.
Board of directors, Governance, Human Resources, Management & Governance, Volunteer Engagement, Workplace Issues
Knowing what’s right and failing to do it
Volunteers and staff have all experienced a wayward member who is considered the loose cannon in the organization, known for wreaking havoc on boards and committees. By not addressing the issues caused by this person, you may be putting your organization at risk.
Careers and Job Search, Leadership, Management & Governance
The path to executive leadership
If you're wanting a career in nonprofit executive leadership, this article is a must read.
Management & Governance, Strategic planning
Implementing a strategic plan
This article offers advice for overcoming typical stumbling blocks to the effective implementation of a strategic plan.
Governance, Leadership, Management & Governance
When it’s time for founders to exit
This article helps the founding members of an organization recognize when it’s time to move on.
