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Do You Know What Motivates Your Volunteers?
Using predictive analytics to improve volunteer retention
Aug 23, 20231 min read


20 Simple Ways to Improve Virtual Meetings
Establishing meeting ground rules and articulating desired outcomes in advance are some of the tips offered in this 2007 article.
Jul 29, 20231 min read


Why Boards Micromanage and How to Get Them to Stop
One of the top challenges faced by nonprofit leaders is how to deal with a well-intentioned but "micromanaging" board of directors,...
Jun 20, 20231 min read


May 2023 Update
Our May 2023 webinar, Meeting HR Challenges, is available for viewing. Two recommendations from expert Margo Kelly available.
Jun 9, 20231 min read


Effective Delegation in Three Steps
Learning to delegate is an invaluable skill. When delegating is done properly it maximizes an organization's effectiveness, enables team...
Apr 25, 20231 min read


The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 360º Evaluations
There's no doubt that feedback and evaluation are invaluable processes in assessing a person's job performance, skills, and behavior....
Mar 30, 20231 min read


Cylinders of Excellence aka "Silos"
In this article, NPN board member and nonprofit coach Margo Kelly elucidates the good and bad of organizational "silos". She offers tips...
Feb 1, 20231 min read


Beware the "Cash Wolf"
December's webinar speaker, nonprofit finance expert David Orlinoff, provides a unique spin on a memorable childhood fable as a way to...
Jan 4, 20231 min read


Leading People When They Know More Than You Do
How can you lead when you are no longer the "expert"? Perhaps it's time to shift from a fact-based "specialist management" style to a...
Dec 4, 20221 min read


Four Things To Do Before A Tough Conversation
While it's only natural, avoiding difficult conversations can often make a situation worse. Board member Margo Kelly, an experienced...
Oct 31, 20221 min read
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