Executive Issues

Often, a deep commitment and personal connection to the mission of an organization is what drives entrepreneurial spirit. Vision, not perfection, is what leads to outcomes. So how do you make the critical leap from entrepreneurial to operational?

In areas nationwide, there are barriers to economic development that need to be met with community engagement and solutions. Transportation, child care, business development, job creation, healthcare — they’re all connected and necessary to create a sustainable neighborhood economy and a thriving community.

Many nonprofit executives still struggle with how to pay for fundraising. That’s a shame because fundraising done well pays for itself. Yet the dilemma is real and persistent.

As a nonprofit, DAE simply could not have created what we have as rapidly as we have using the single-use tool that a nonprofit is. Our corporate partners and the public school districts with which we partner are very different tools. Collectively, however, we are a complete intervention.

Here are a few simple things employers can implement to create a flexible work environment for everyone.

An inevitable and essential board role is making CEO succession plans. No CEO is irreplaceable, and, in fact, the roles and skills needed in a CEO will change over time and with the evolution of the organization.

Leadership gets easier as you plan for the critical conversations you have daily. Having some phrases and questions ready will help you and your team move forward.

NonProfit PRO is gearing up to release its annual “Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study.” First, we are seeking nonprofit professionals to complete our survey In order to get a sense of what is happening in the sector. 

Now is the perfect opportunity for nonprofits to review their strategic plans and discern how to kickstart the plan back into action.

Nonprofit leaders can tap into the knowledge of those we serve and leverage their insight and experiences to fuel our mission.