The Evolution of Strategic Planning
Amanda Kearney-Smith Amanda Kearney-Smith

The Evolution of Strategic Planning

The phrase ‘strategic planning’ evokes a lot of different emotions for nonprofit leaders. Lets face it, when you are in the weeds day-in and day out, just trying to keep your head above water, it doesn’t feel like there’s time for planning!

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Amanda Kearney-Smith Amanda Kearney-Smith

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month - which is a good opportunity to highlight the importance of self-care and mental well-being within the nonprofit workforce. Mental health impacts every aspect of our lives, mental health IS health!

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All for One and One for All: Decision Making at the Board Table
Amanda Kearney-Smith Amanda Kearney-Smith

All for One and One for All: Decision Making at the Board Table

Puzzle pieces representing the partnership between the Executive Director and Board Chair“All for one and one for all.” Taken from a T.V. series I watched as a kid, this very simple slogan carries a message of great importance, especially for nonprofit boards.

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