by Tom Okarma | Jan 17, 2019 | Blog, Leadership
Switch to this type of Leadership. Leadership used to be simple and straightforward. The boss decided what had to be done, told someone, and that person or committee got working on it. Clear, simple, quick, and efficient. It was called top-down, or positional...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 10, 2019 | Blog, Strategic Planning
Does your agency really need a Strategic Plan this year? You might be on the fence about dedicating the time and energy needed to formulate a strategic plan for your nonprofit. Like most organizations, you have limited time and resources. So it’s important to...
by Tom Okarma | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, Leadership
Decision making season is here. We’re closing in on the end of 2018 and that can only mean one thing. For better or worse you probably have some tough decisions to make. Are there changes you need to make in your organization? People you need to let go, or new...
by Tom Okarma | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Featured, Leadership
On the surface, leading a nonprofit might look like a piece of cake. You assemble a group of people passionate about the mission, point them in the right direction and get out of their way. For the most part, there are no ego problems, no hidden agendas, and no one...
by Tom Okarma | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog, Featured, Fundraising, Leadership
Nonprofit leadership is challenging. And it’s no secret that fundraising — especially end-of-year fundraising – can easily top the list of stressors. Can you really count on all those pledges to come in at year-end? What if they don’t?...
