by Tom Okarma | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog, Leadership
Everywhere I go, I hear nonprofit leaders and board members talk about the same challenge — Millennials. How do you attract, engage, and leverage this group of individuals in their organization. There seems to be a strong sense of urgency to connect with as many...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 27, 2016 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership
How to Make Your Board Meetings… BETTER. Sometimes, being a leader feels like you are out in front of a marching band, with everyone smiling and marching closely behind you, in lock step to your tempo. One tight team all in sync. It is a beautiful thing. But...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 18, 2016 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Governance, Leadership
Most nonprofit board of directors fall into two categories — Governance boards and Working boards. Both have important responsibilities. Either can be necessary at times. They can each can be the perfect board for a nonprofit, based on the agency’s characteristics,...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 4, 2016 | Blog, Nonprofit Startups
How To Start a Nonprofit You want what you do to matter more. You want to make a difference in the lives of others. You believe passionately about helping the community. You don’t understand why someone isn’t doing more to help solve a social problem. These are just a...
by Tom Okarma | Jun 28, 2016 | Blog, Leadership
Is there a secret to successful non-profit leadership? If you’re leading at a non-profit then your world is filled with a never-ending stream of new challenges. Whether you’re a new leader just stepping in, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between, there is one...
