The instinct is to assume interim leadership is a scaled-down version of the permanent job: same skills, shorter timeline. It isn't. A permanent CEO builds toward a future they'll be around to see. An interim executive builds stability...

For nonprofits with a June 30 year end, the audit cycle really does feel like moving through the seasons; summer’s heat, fall’s harvest, winter’s clarity and spring’s renewal. An interim CFO doesn’t just help the organization survive...

As nonprofit leaders, we have a responsibility to steward our organizations well. Stewardship is not limited to managing finances, fundraising or strategic plans. It also means protecting culture, preserving trust and...

The strongest fundraising programs aren't built by extraordinary CEOs or exceptional development directors working independently. They're built by leaders who bring different strengths to a shared mission.

Humor can help create that sense of relatability and strengthen the connections that make teams and organizations thrive. Like most leadership tools, however, it works best when paired with care and authenticity.

To be an effective manager, you need both management skills and leadership qualities. These are the capabilities that make your job easier, increase employee accountability, and create a better workplace for everyone.

When a leadership transition occurs, boards naturally focus on who comes next. That is understandable. The position is vacant. Stakeholders are asking questions. Staff members are looking for reassurance. Donors want confidence...

An outside review is not there because the board has failed. It's there because the people doing the work are volunteers, not governance experts and they are fitting it in where they can.