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  • Six Things Nonprofits Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for the New Year
    In working for nonprofits and collaborating with them as a consultant, I’ve repeatedly seen the same challenges pop up across a wide range of organizations. The good news is that a little strategic fall planning can help you avoid many of these challenges. Here are six things your organization should be doing this season to end the year strong…
  • Are You Stressed Out or Burned Out? How to Tell the Difference
    Several years ago, a direct report turned to me in a meeting and asked a simple question: “Are you burned out?” In the context of our conversation, it felt like an ageist insult from a millennial. When she said “burned out,” I heard “played out.”…
  • 5 Key Takeaways for Hosting a Successful Board Retreat
    On Friday, May 10th thru Sunday, May 12, 2023, Justice for Families hosted a board retreat for new and returning board members. Justice for Families (J4F), based in the Bronx, is a national network of family leaders impacted by the justice system, working to end mass criminalization and incarceration, particularly of youth in communities of color…
  • Leadership Requires Self Care
    Nonprofit leaders are often very effective, and at times, superhuman, but they pay a price for overextending and ignoring their health needs. Thankfully, the concept of self-care is catching on, and there are professional services that can help busy people develop a plan to fit in time for their nourishment…
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