Joan publishes quite a bit of useful free resources and downloads over on JoanGarry.com. As a convenience for Lab members, we are publishing all of them here in one place!.

Resources: People, Leadership, Fundraising

Learn how to lead and sustain difficult conversations.

Expert Seminar: People

Whether you are a new organization or you’ve been around for a LONG time, it’s important to make sure your committees are doing all the right things. Here’s a primer on the roles and responsibilities (and a whole lot more) of four different types of nonprofit board committees.

Template: People, Board

It’s easy to feel like we’re on the high road, immune from the biases that seem to be everywhere. But don’t think for even a moment that’s true.

Book Summary: People

You probably know I think the relationship between the board chair and ED is absolutely critical. But how do you set this relationship up for success? Here’s my advice.

Course: People

A funder has an idea. It comes with a check. This resource is intended to give you the tools you need to figure out if you should say “yes” or “no.”

Resource: Programs

“Mindset” by Carol Dweck will change how you think as a leader. Here’s my summary.

Book Summary: People

How do you go about changing someone’s mind? It’s core to everything you do.

Book Summary: People

This checklist includes some tips and tricks that I (Joan Garry) use to take the fullest advantage of the opportunity and responsibility of engaging the audience regardless of oratory prowess.

Checklist: People, Narrative

This time, some classical music. Let’s discuss one of my favorite nonprofit leadership books.

Book Summary: People