By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Nonprofit fundraising is an art. It is both challenging and rewarding. Whatever your nonprofit's size, you can be more successful by re-examining the ins and outs of board fundraising. Here are five core topics to master if you want to help...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Despite the numerous challenges the global pandemic has presented to nonprofits, organizational leaders, both established and aspiring, have plenty to look forward to as we move through 2021. Here are a few HR trends for this year and beyond that, leaders...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Moving toward more significant leadership positions in your nonprofit organization means broadening your understanding of the entire organization to make the most effective strategic and tactical decisions. Finance is one of the main pillars of any nonprofit organization; therefore, building...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS We couldn’t let Mental Health Awareness month pass without taking this chance to highlights a few of the experts we work with. These clients are just a few of the wonderful organizations working in the mental health field every day;...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Mental health is one of the biggest problems we face these days: In America, mental health conditions affect one in five people. Chances are a mental disorder affects someone in your workplace. A mental health disorder can begin as subtle changes...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS As a nonprofit leader, you may feel you’re expected to always at the top of your game, but constant work demands—and navigating a global pandemic—can negatively impact your health and well-being. Leaders who prioritize their health and well-being will see benefits...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Respect is a basic human need. Being respected makes an individual feel more confident, creative and willing to positively impact society. On the other hand, the experience of disrespect damages their self-worth and well-being—and can trigger avoidance behaviors. In terms of...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Diversity in your nonprofit board members benefits your organization both financially and culturally. Let’s explore a few of the significant impacts of building a diverse and inclusive board and a few of our best tips on recruiting and retaining a...
By Tiffany Rucker, MBA It’s important as a leader to take a step back and remember that employees are people with thoughts, emotions and value systems that make each of them unique. Sometimes the people who work with us deal with heavy personal issues that can...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS Self-assessments by your nonprofit board supports the whole as well as its parts: Not only can each member effectively determine and address their weaknesses, but the group is empowered to acknowledge knowledge, skill or other gaps and determine their desired...