As leaders, we often delegate tasks to others. Tasks like making sure the phone lines work. But, as leaders, we’re ultimately responsible. Anonymous calls can easily be blocked I know a number of nonprofits, especially hospitals, that are using antiquated...
A new study by the Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy suggests nonprofits are completely unprepared to face looming leadership changes. The report seems to show that most nonprofits aren’t even trying. Researchers estimate that over 67 percent of current...
How do you behave as a leader? Do you know what your preferred management style is and how it contributes to your success? I’m pleased to announce that it’s time for the 2nd Nonprofit Sector Leadership survey! This year The Concord Leadership Group is...
It seems that those of us attracted to nonprofit leadership are very good at “doing.” We see a need right in front of us and fill it. And fill it again. In fact, we get so good at seeing the need in front of us, that we forget to lift up our head. A view...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy broke the story about the nonprofit leadership report in their article “Many Nonprofits Lack Necessities of Sound Leadership, Report Says.” In the article, they report success stories from two survey responders. Two nonprofit...