Executive Issues

Is Imagination a Luxury for Nonprofits?
May 25, 2023 at 9:53 am

Nonprofit staff need their imaginations. Nonprofit professionals tackle poverty, hunger, homelessness, environmental justice, etc. — problems that defy technical solutions. If the sector is to go beyond Band-Aid solutions, nonprofits need ample doses of creativity and innovation for finding new solutions.

Navigating Return-to-Office Policies in a Work-From-Home World
May 18, 2023 at 12:10 pm

Few topics have been as polarizing in workplace culture as return-to-office policies. From organizations embracing a new, work-from-anywhere era to those mandating a return to five days a week in the office, every solution has its supporters and detractors.

5 Steps to Avoid Mission Creep
May 3, 2023 at 11:07 am

Mission creep is a common challenge for many nonprofit organizations. It happens when an organization gradually shifts focus away from its original mission in order to take on new initiatives not closely aligned with its core goals. Here are my top five tips for avoiding mission creep in a nonprofit.