Finding the Strategic Fit

It is time to recruit new board members. Who is the right fit? […]

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Solving the Difficult Problem

Mission Enablers exists to help nonprofits solve the persistent problems that threaten their survival. One common persistent problem we help nonprofits overcome is declining or static client service levels especially when they are below the level necessary for mission sustainability. We find that precedent and experience predispose nonprofits to misunderstand the problem: […]

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When Is Best Practice Bad Practice?

Two examples of best practices that often hurt nonprofits are: relying too much on policies and procedures, ensuring that certain groups of individuals are represented on the board. […]

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Integrating the New Hire

One of the keys to integrating a new hire is to have him or her accepted as an important part of your nonprofit. […]

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Feedback Loop

Is your nonprofit receiving the feedback it needs to maximize the value of your mission? […]

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Better Strategy = Increased Community Impact

Many of the nonprofits Mission Enablers works with are unable to identify their strategy. […]

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Is Your Board Willing to Evaluate Itself?

Evaluations are good. They help us discover our opportunities for growth. Why are nonprofit boards reluctant to self-evaluate or submit to evaluation? […]

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What Is Missing?

There is more to a great nonprofit board member than just passion for the mission and clients. […]

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Back to the Beginning

Does your nonprofit board share enough in common with the board that founded your nonprofit? […]

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Becoming More Strategic

Last week, we challenged you to increase your level of strategic thinking (Thinking Strategically Improves Sustainability). This week, we will build on that. […]

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