Navigating turbulent times

This is Part 1 of a series. Read the second article in the series. It is no surprise to many in the sector that “Since the early phases of the pandemic, charities and nonprofits have struggled with increased demand for their services,...

Scholarships of $2,500 available for not-for-profit board of directors and executive directors

Each scholarship of $2,500 is available to board directors and executive directors of underrepresented charitable organizations and qualified donees. Improve your boardroom governance and help your organization reach its goals.   Apply today!  No matter how much experience you have in...

Preparing for a recession: Survive and thrive

Interested in learning how to recession-proof your organization? We’ve partnered with Keela to offer a free webinar on January 12. Register here. How your nonprofit can continue serving your mission during the incoming recession The past few years have challenged our...

7 musts for effective board succession planning

As a governance consultant, I’ve come to realize that most non-profits don’t have a written board succession plan in place. Many also often don’t have term limits or limits on the number of terms that board members can serve.   ...

Six tips for successful executive director performance reviews

Let’s be honest: most people are not big fans of the annual performance review process - regardless of what side you are on. Managers typically see them as an inconvenience and employees tend to dread them. Add in awkward vibes...

How do you center community when working with your constituent data?

Most organizations I have worked with consider community as an outcome of their work with their donors towards their mission. Have you observed this too? In the past few months, the pandemic has extensively highlighted the inequalities and inequities that...

Seven symptoms of non-IDEA based research practices

Are you the one doing data-driven analysis for your team and organization? If you do research, analysis, and analytics at your org, this article is for you.  I want to ask you – how do you ensure the research and...

Inclusive Impact: Measure what matters

Let's start this article off with clearing up a common misconception - impact is not the same as return on investment (ROI). Most nonprofits combine their financials and a few heartwarming stories from the field as a way to acknowledge...

Make Better Decisions: A Crash-Course in Nonprofit KPIs

Original Broadcast Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020 Summary: If working with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) gives you scary flashbacks to grade 10 math class, then this webinar is for you. Join Tasi Gottschlag, Keela’s COO, for a deep dive into...

A beginner’s guide to key performance indicators: Using Your KPIs

Want to learn more on this topic? We've partnered with Keela to present a free webinar on November 5. Click here for details and to register. If you’ve been following along with this series, you’ll know that CharityVillage has teamed...