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Community Leaders Could Take a Different Approach to Help

Posted on May 28, 2018 by summergathercole

I recently spoke with a nonprofit Executive Director about an upcoming meeting that is giving her angst. Her organization launched a new program last year, and it has had a few “bumps in the road.” It’s not surprising given that … Continue reading →

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Sustainability: The Nonprofit Joke

Posted on December 27, 2017 by summergathercole

I recently had lunch with a nonprofit Executive Director (ED) who was lamenting about “sustainability” in the nonprofit sector. I empathized with her. It is always a question that funders ask, and yet there are few good answers. I remember … Continue reading →

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How NOT to Fight with Your Board Chair (Part 2)

Posted on March 8, 2016 by summergathercole

In the last blog, inspired by Marla Cornelius’ article, “10 Great Board Chair Practices,” I wrote about the need to acknowledge the power dynamic between the Board Chair and the Executive Director. I also shared that I was slightly disappointed … Continue reading →

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How NOT to Fight with Your Board Chair (Part 1)

Posted on March 7, 2016 by summergathercole

I vividly remember the first time that I got into a fight with my Board of Directors. And no – it was not a fist fight, and unlike the recent Republican debate, it wasn’t about the size of anyone’s hands. … Continue reading →