Nonprofit Management

Philanthropists need to acknowledge the challenges nonprofits face in reporting succinct and compelling outcomes, and to avoid celebrating simplistic claims.

The Art (and Science) of Being Behind

By Chaka Booker 2

Successful nonprofit leaders anticipate falling behind schedule—but also know how to catch up.

Blending Evaluative and Organizational Development

By Saphira M. Baker and Anita McGinty 3

How collaboration between nonprofit evaluators and organizational consultants can increase efficiency and lead to deeper results.

Podcast

Reigniting Leaders’ Passion to Advance Equity

Featuring Michael McAfee

PolicyLink President Michael McAfee shares how he “lives” the work of equity by promoting just and fair inclusion to help form a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.

Podcast

Leadership

Leading Through Turbulent Times

Featuring Jonathan Greenblatt & David Johnson

Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO Jonathan Greenblatt’s tenure at the organization has coincided with the 2016 US election, a rise in hate crimes and hate groups, and an increase in cyber-hate.

Leadership

Mending the Broken Development Link

By Armando Zumaya 8

To build stronger relationships with development staff, nonprofit leaders must understand the work and set feasible fundraising goals.

Nonprofits & NGOs

How Some Nonprofits Build Sales Teams on a Budget

By Matt Plummer & Vlad Nedelea 2

Start by realizing that a “build-it-and-they-will-come” mindset often fails to reach people in need.

Governance

Filling Essential Gaps in Nonprofit Leadership

By William F. Meehan III & Kim Starkey Jonker

New research shows that most nonprofits fall short in important areas of performance. But stakeholders who operate at a systems level can do a lot to help solve this problem.