HOW HIGH-FUNCTIONING BOARDS HELP EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Let’s face it, sometimes nonprofit board members are simply bored. It is not unusual for boards to feel disengaged or uninspired. It’s also not uncommon for board members to focus on the negative, or dwell on the problems facing the organization.
DIVING INTO DATA: WHY NONPROFIT BOARDS NEED DATA
Talking about data often freaks people out, and fills others with the desire to take a nap. Unfortunately (or fortunately), outcomes data, performance data, financial data, and fundraising/budgeting data are all SUPER relevant to the role of the board of directors.
Stigma
IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL WELLNESS FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS
It seems like everywhere you go people are talking about mental health - maybe not by that term - more likely, stress, anxiety, burnout, isolation - which are used to characterize what can be a more serious issue. But stigma keeps getting in the way of talking about the REAL issues.
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE NONPROFIT WORKPLACE
STIGMA
I need to write about stigma. To be honest, it’s because right now I’m feeling a little pissed off! A friend shared with me that people in their network had reacted awkwardly to a personal situation, and had excluded them at a time when support and understanding were much needed.