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March 25, 2021

Springing Forward

I love spring in North Carolina. The cold of winter has (for the most part) receded, making way for longer days, fresh tree growth, and a dazzling display of spring flowers. The season brings a special energy and sense of renewal. Leo Tolstoy, the author of War and Peace, said, “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” I agree. Just this morning I made a list of all the “house projects” I hope to accomplish this weekend.

Staci Barfield
March 18, 2021

My Weekend in the Mountains

Just over a year ago, on Armstrong McGuire’s first convening call with executive directors, Garry Crites, who is the Executive Director of NAMI North Carolina (National Alliance on Mental Illness), asked a very important question to the other leaders on the call: “What are you doing to take care of yourself?”

Katie Weeks
March 11, 2021

Board Meetings, Officers, and Committees

Last week I had the privilege to be a part of a discussion on Board meetings, officers, and committees with more than 50 nonprofit leaders through Mission Triangle. Here are some of the highlights that came up in each area.

Shannon Williams
February 25, 2021

Maximizing Your Development Committee

Last Friday, when meeting with nine development directors in a monthly development networking call, I shared a list created by BoardSource that states 10 tasks every development committee should be doing.

Mendi Nieters

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