Get a will – it’s a matter of leadership
This morning on Marketplace Morning Report, host David Brancaccio referenced recent deaths of well known people like the artist Prince and exhorted listeners to "GET A WILL." "The death rate in America is still 100%."- David Brancaccio, host Marketplace Morning Report...
No one wakes up wanting to harm their nonprofit
I don't recall where I heard this first, perhaps from Simone Joyaux, but I love the phrase: "No one wakes up and decides they want to be a bad board member." As you go through your day today, remember that most board members are earnestly trying to help your nonprofit...
Marc Pitman on the Nonprofit Leadership Network Podcast
Marc had the privilege of being a guest on Rob Harter's Nonprofit Leadership Podcast. Some of Marc's quotes from the conversation include: "When you start a nonprofit you give it up to the community and the board, and it's no longer 'yours.'" "One of the best traits...
How to create a compelling vision for your nonprofit
In our recent study of nonprofit leadership, nonprofit leaders told us that "creating a compelling vision" was one of their top three priorities. But 62% said they didn't even know where to start in creating one. Are you one of the 62%? If so, here's help. In this...
Fundraising is a leadership issue
Last year, I wrote about how a fundraising problem is a leadership problem. This post was based on my experience in the field and the experience of my clients. Now that the nonprofit leadership research results are in, the facts are in. Not only is philanthropy a...
Review questions to help leaders assess their year
Whether you are starting your fiscal year or not, you are half way through the calendar year. Halfway points are great times for leaders to pause. To review their goals. To measure progress and, possibly, map mid-course corrections. My friend Jon Swanson shared a...
What a school orchestra can teach us about leading nonprofits
Does it ever feel like your board or staff walks into a meeting full of purpose and passion but reading from different sheets of music? In this video, Marc shares insights into strategic planning from watching his children's school orchestra conductor. What do you...
SmartEGrants interviews Concord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman
Jo Miller of SmartEGrants interviewed CLG founder Marc A. Pitman today. In the interview, she got him to share Why he created the Concord Leadership Group His passion for nonprofit leaders Why he favors coaching to consulting How to lead collaboratively without losing...
What nonprofit leaders need to know about the latest GivingUSA
This week, GivingUSA released their latest report on giving. As a nonprofit leader, it's important that you understand these trends. At least, if donations are a key part of your revenue. Good news about giving As reported on the Fundraising Coach blog, giving in the...
