A friend recently asked me, “In your role as board president, what’s been your approach to dealing with the pandemic?” “Embracing ambiguity,” I said, without hesitation. “The virus changes, the health guidance evolves, the future is unclear. We keep adapting, and I’m comfortable with that.” In that moment, I remembered an Institute … [Read more...]
Is it OK to give up on your board?
Several years ago, while attending a Money for Our Movements conference hosted by the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, I witnessed an interesting debate. This was literally a debate, with two teams arguing the pros and cons of the proposition du jour: Are we ready to give up on nonprofit boards and allow our organizations to be … [Read more...]
Holding myself accountable
One year ago, in response to the murder of George Floyd, I wrote Racism, Privilege, Training, Facilitation – and Sharing the Wealth. To become a more active, authentic ally, I made this commitment: “As I slowly wind down my business over the next few years, I will continue passing along gigs and recommending consultants. One … [Read more...]