STOP BLAMING YOUR BOARD
With this “us vs them” mindset, this organization is missing out on the most undervalued superpower for successful nonprofit work – a thriving board of directors.
How we support nonprofits:
QUIT SOMETHING
Bob Goff challenges us to take inventory of what we are giving our finite time, energy, and resources to. What commitments fill our buckets, align with our values, and bring us purpose and joy?
STOP PUTTING OFF PLANNED GIVING
If you’ve been neglecting your planned giving efforts - or putting them off entirely – it’s time to stop.
FEDERAL FUNDING: THE NEXT CHAPTER
Over the last four years American nonprofits have benefited from unprecedented amounts of federal funding. How will they plan for the end of that funding?
THE FRIENDLY BUYER
When you aren't ready to acquire a property, but know you'll need it...the friendly buyer can help. Nonprofit organizations can benefit.
TRY SOMETHING NEW WITH YOUR BOARD
Brian Keel, CFO at YMCA of the Triangle, offers several suggestions of things to do to help new volunteers get up to speed faster.
SIX LESSONS FROM THE MARTIAN
If you’ve worked in a nonprofit (or probably just about anywhere), you know that not every project goes as planned. In fact, sometimes plan A turns into plan D or E or F.
WHEN TO RETHINK YOUR STRATEGY
Every nonprofit organization builds its success on well-defined strategies. But what happens when those strategies, once so promising, start to show cracks?
USING STRATEGIC PLANNING TO GET HEALTHIER
DBD Group's Richard Clegg shares how he used strategic planning processes to address a personal challenge.
DBD PODCAST: TRUST AND LEADERSHIP
Bruce Berglund interviews Cory Scheer of TrustCentric about trust and leadership. In this podcast, they discuss how to measure, build and repair trust.
Creating a Culture of Inquiry
Building a culture of inquiry takes time and effort, but it is essential for a board to effectively govern an organization.
How to Delight and Surprise Your Nonprofit Board
Boards generally don’t like to be surprised. Generally, boards like to know what is going on in a nonprofit organization, and they want to be well-prepared
How Do You Stand Out in a Crowd?
Richard Clegg shares what a famous doughnut empire can teach us about standing out in a crowd of similar businesses.
A Tale of Two Letters
Michele Goodrich illustrates how personal attention and follow up are the keys to creating a great giving experience for donors.
What We're Reading
One of our axioms is “Keep learning, stewarding, and sharing.” In that spirit, the DBD Team shares their book picks to inspire you in work and in life.
