A love letter to our nonprofit community
February 16, 2016 9:26 pm Comments Off on A love letter to our nonprofit communityHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways … I love nonprofit employees. How wonderful that so many... Read More
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Author Archives for Laura Alexander
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”
February 1, 2016 3:18 am Comments Off on “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”“We must pay attention to, and understand, both the culture we have and the culture we want. Strategic planning offers... Read More
To boost individual donor giving, what do you need?
January 27, 2016 9:37 pm Comments Off on To boost individual donor giving, what do you need?You've heard it before, a million different ways. If you want to get from point A to point B, it isn't enough just to want it - you have to have a plan. ... Read More
Understanding Board Responsibilities
January 27, 2016 9:23 pm Comments Off on Understanding Board ResponsibilitiesDo you struggle to ensure that your new board members really and fully understand their unique roles and responsibilities?... Read More
Do you want change?
January 5, 2016 9:47 pm Comments Off on Do you want change?Are you ready TO change?... Read More
Trustworthiness
January 5, 2016 9:40 pm Comments Off on TrustworthinessWhat could be a more important character quality for a fund development professional?... Read More
Proud to partner with BoardSource
January 5, 2016 9:33 pm Comments Off on Proud to partner with BoardSourceWe received official notification last week that Laura and I earned the Certified Governance Trainer designation from BoardSource and are now part of an 'elite' group of only 140 trainers in the world! As such will be able to utilize the BoardSource training materials, research and tools here locally in our consulting work. We are really excited to be able to partner with THE recognized resource on all things related to nonprofit boards, and even more eager to be able to share that with our clients and our community.... Read More
Back from NOLA!
January 5, 2016 9:26 pm Comments Off on Back from NOLA!Jenny and I just returned from a week at the BoardSource Leadership Forum in New Orleans and it was fantastic! I attended the two-day conference, and then Jenny joined me for the three day Certified Governance Trainer program. We were two of 22 consultants selected from across the country to participate in the training program, and we were really excited to have this opportunity!... Read More
Do Good… Better!
January 5, 2016 9:17 pm Comments Off on Do Good… Better!Thank you for the excellent training last Friday! I came away with new enthusiasm and confidence behind my work as a development officer. I also wanted to share that I made my first successful ask yesterday of $10,000! Your training made a huge difference for me, right away. - Emily Brott... Read More
Three cheers for better governance!
October 28, 2015 5:44 pm Comments Off on Three cheers for better governance!In a few weeks, Jenny and I are off to New Orleans for the BoardSource 2015 Leadership Forum, the only national conference... Read More