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 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...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS A difficult board can cause your nonprofit a number of headaches, from annoyances like slowing the work and meddling in day-to-day operations to full-blown migraines like damaging the brand and reputation. Here are a few fixes: As the organization’s executive...
By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS If your board members are missing meetings, they’re telling you something is wrong. One quick fix is to make sure board meetings are as streamlined as productive as possible. Here are simple steps for keeping your board members engaged and your...