Analyze your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Ask these questions and then dig on the answers that are unclear, too vague, or aren’t really getting to the heart of the matter.

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There is a lot of evidence to suggest that the first 90 days sets the overall tone for the tenure of a new E.D.

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Here’s an idea for a dynamic presentation format any E.D. can use at a board meeting.

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You’ve been thinking about it, worrying about it. Here’s a quick win on how to address the challenge of Giving Tuesday and turn it into a real opportunity for your organization.

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It’s hard enough to keep board members engaged during board meetings, right? Here’s a strategy for keeping them engage between meetings.

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Here’s a strategy for bringing back your lapsed donors.

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How do you retain your best staff when financial resources are limited? Or when raises aren’t even an option? Or worse still, when there are times when you sweat payroll?

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What does every key ambassador need, from the person who answers the phone to the board chair? A story that ignites its audience! Here’s how you can easily implement a culture of storytelling.

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A quick and simple way to improve your important mission statement.

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What do you think are the two scariest questions on a foundation grant proposal application? And how do you answer them?

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