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Succession Planning: The Most Important Thing We Do Not Like To Discuss
If you believe your nonprofit organization would not survive without you as executive director or board chair, or if your plan is to “never leave,” please heed this: “Your organization will survive, if you plan for it. It may not, if you don’t.” then your organization is at risk due to unforeseen events. If you…
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Civic consultants: supporting nonprofits like creatives?
Earlier this month, I helped organize 20 local civic consultants to gather at Providence Public Library to meet and discuss shared insights. It was a surprising delight to see the diversity of backgrounds, expertise, and business types represented. These smart, dedicated people are working on improving educational outcomes, environmental policy, local business viability, healthy neighborhoods,…
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Happy New Year, And Special Thanks
2025 was a difficult year for many communities, especially for cities and for our local environment. But I am grateful for the commitment that so many people are demonstrating to make their community a healthier more equitable place. Here is to 2026 where I expect our nonprofit friends to not only survive but to thrive.
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Do you have a culture of philanthropy?
So you’ve decided to create a culture of philanthropy. Now what? Obviously, the first step (agreeing to have a culture of philanthropy) is critical. But what does a culture of philanthropy even look like? 2025 saw sudden and unexpected withdrawals of critical federal funds from nonprofits of all kinds and sizes. In response, nonprofit organizations…
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Five Things To Know About Your Board
The board of directors plays a critical role in the creation, growth, and stability of every organization. But unlike for-profit corporate boards which respond strictly to financial incentives, the board of directors of a nonprofit organization must consider both finances and impact. This is the governance balancing act that boards and staff must manage. There…