How to lure the best leadership team? Envision it. [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:27:18 -0000

Tips:: How to lure the best leadership team? Envision it.
Want a quick and easy way to build a high-performing team? Envision it.

All too often, I see organizations recruiting for key leadership positions without doing anything to excite top candidates. It's more than just a missed opportunity. This routine approach can lead to poor hiring and leadership turnover that can permanently damage an organization.

Here's one example of the minimalist "we-all-know-what-this-job-is" approach from a recent job posting for an Executive Director...http://clicky.me/dOp

6 Great Questions for Nonprofit Leaders in the "New Normal" [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

Wed, 19 May 2010 19:07:52 -0000

Tips:: 6 Great Questions for Nonprofit Leaders in the "New Normal"
In a recent presentation, Michael Guillot from Gadd/Guillot shared his list of six questions designed to "energize our community through stronger philanthropy." We think these are awesome questions for anyone in any position in any organization to be able to answer at any time. They are...
http://clicky.me/cDG

Military pearls and gems: Lessons for the nonprofit sector. [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

Tue, 18 May 2010 15:55:29 -0000

Tips:: Military pearls and gems: Lessons for the nonprofit sector.
When attending conferences, I always seek out off-the-beaten-path learning opportunities so the session, "A Military Perspective on Board Leadership" caught my eye at the recent regional Building Better Boards training in Florida's panhandle. Brigadier Gen. Neil Snyder (Ret.) and RADM Rick Grant (Ret.) shared the Army and Navy points of view, and also covered the Marine's perspective on behalf of Gen. Robert Milligan (Ret.) who had a last minute emergency.

As I expected, there was a fair amount of the "command-and-control" language that doesn't really translate well into effective nonprofit governance, but there were also a few pearls and gems to pass on. Read more...http://clicky.me/bsS

How can we lead from the future as it emerges? [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

Mon, 17 May 2010 19:34:24 -0000

Tips:: How can we lead from the future as it emerges?
What does it take to lead from the future as it emerges? Leading through change often means getting to know yourself more intimately first, and C. Otto Scharmer's Theory U is rich with advice on how to get there. For students of change, it is 450 pages of complex thought about how to open your mind, your heart, and your will to the future. It's a "must-read" in my library, and it will leave you wanting to re-read it again and again. Although Scharmer's work isn't directly targeted to nonprofits, NGOs or social enterprise, his 24 principles easily translate into some awesome guidance on leading through change:

Here's my "change agent" version of Scharmer's principles and practices...http://clicky.me/bbb

Alphabetical List of Tips Prior to May, 2010 [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

Sun, 09 May 2010 18:33:11 -0000

Tips:: Alphabetical List of Tips Prior to May, 2010

Tips prior to May, 2010 in Alphabetical Order	Link

12 tips for face-to-face "asks"	http://clicky.me/b5I
18 traits of #Nonprofit and #NGO Leaders	http://clicky.me/b5J
20 tips for effectively reaching the media	http://clicky.me/b5M
3 characteristics of orgs that are thriving instead of just surviving	http://clicky.me/b5t
4 quick tips for engaging Gen Y in the workplace	http://clicky.me/b5R
4 solid reminders for nonprofit websites	http://clicky.me/b5S
5 best practices for an individual donor letter	http://clicky.me/b5U
5 reasons people may not give to your cause	http://clicky.me/b5U
5 simple tips for #nonprofit and #NGO leaders	http://clicky.me/b5W
5 trends that will shape the future of the #nonprofit and #NGO sector	http://clicky.me/b5Y
54 ways to optimize your #nonprofit or #NGO website	http://clicky.me/b5a
6 attributes of an effective Board chairperson	http://clicky.me/b5b
63 ways to reactivate lapsed donors	http://clicky.me/b5w
7 habits of organizations that will outrun the recession	http://clicky.me/b5e
7 must-know community change agents	http://clicky.me/b5f
7 questions that orgs should be asking and answering	http://clicky.me/b5h
Are "best practices" really best?	http://clicky.me/b5j
Are people like water taps? Collecting constituent feedback	http://clicky.me/b5k
Are you "shoulding" all over yourself?	http://clicky.me/b5l
Are you a community change agent? 17 telling signs	http://clicky.me/b5m
Are you a financially savvy leader? 20 questions you should be able to answer	http://clicky.me/b5o
Are you directing traffic or driving the bus?	http://clicky.me/b5x
Are you just getting ready to dive into social media?	http://clicky.me/b5z
Are you just getting started with a major donor campaign?	http://clicky.me/b60
Are you spreading “Silo Disease”? 15 ways to spot it & 10 ways to stop it	http://clicky.me/b61
Are you swimming with the social media current?	http://clicky.me/b62
Avoiding "groupthink" in your org	http://clicky.me/b64
Board meeting minutes: 14 Ways to Improve Them	http://clicky.me/b66
Board self-assessment 6 free resources with 352 questions	http://clicky.me/b68
Building a performance management system	http://clicky.me/b69
Building out your Board? An interesting place to look	http://clicky.me/b6B
Checklist and tips for online fundraising	http://clicky.me/b6C
Considering for-profit revenue or social enterprise? 8 important questions	http://clicky.me/b6D
Considering going international? 7 important questions	http://clicky.me/b6E
Creating a code of ethics for your org. Why you need one, and samples	http://clicky.me/b6F
Creating a great workspace increases productivity	http://clicky.me/b6I
Creative uses for your organization's budget. Really!	http://clicky.me/b6J
Ditch your ED/CEO report and let your staff do the reporting at Board meeetings	http://clicky.me/b6L
Do you need to reach the GenY and Millenial crowds? Join the band!	http://clicky.me/b6P
Does your organization need an "Inspiration Audit"?	http://clicky.me/b6Q
Don't just manage. LEAD through difficult times	http://clicky.me/b6R
Dust off your by-laws and put 'em to work	http://clicky.me/b6e
Earned income as part of your balanced fundraising portfolio	http://clicky.me/b6S
Engage the community (and potential funders) through storytelling: 8 Tips	http://clicky.me/b6T
Engaging absent Board members	http://clicky.me/b6V
Get off the dance floor...a survival guide for leaders	http://clicky.me/b6X
Get unstuck by keeping your ideas fresh	http://clicky.me/b6c
Getting started with a nonprofit or NGO blog - benefits and resources	http://clicky.me/b6Y
Good resource for recruiting corporate volunteers	http://clicky.me/b6Z
Got a problem Board member, staff person, or colleague?	http://clicky.me/b6a
Governance for #nonprofits - From Little Leagues to Big Universities	http://clicky.me/b6g
Great shared governance tips	http://clicky.me/b6h
High impact giving opportunities - 4 areas of focus in 2010	http://clicky.me/b6i
High-performing teams: 4 Common Denominators	http://clicky.me/b6j
How to bounce back from adversity	http://clicky.me/b6k
How to develop a strong fundraising Board	http://clicky.me/b6m
How to keep grantwriting both creative and successful	http://clicky.me/b6n
Innovation and creativity: How they are different and why we need both	http://clicky.me/b6t
Interesting resources for commute-time learning	http://clicky.me/b6o
Is Board development part of the norm for your org?	http://clicky.me/b6q
Is constant transformation the "new normal" for the nonprofit sector?	http://clicky.me/b6s
Is your "thank you" as good as your "please"?	http://clicky.me/b6u
Is your Board stuck in a rut or creating a real future?	http://clicky.me/b6v
Is your mission front and center? 18 places it should be	http://clicky.me/b6x
Just getting started measuring program outcomes? Do we have the resource for you!	http://clicky.me/b6y
Lessons from the business sector: customer service, communication, technology	http://clicky.me/b70
Make time for people who DON’T give, too!	http://clicky.me/b79
Need a budget primer?	http://clicky.me/b7A
Need to manage some overload?	http://clicky.me/b7B
On accountability and community	http://clicky.me/b7C
On Servant-Leadership & Sector-Leadership	http://clicky.me/b7D
Online media isn't just for fundraising. Mobilize supporters and influence policy, too.	http://clicky.me/b7F
Powerhouse people create powerhouse organizations	http://clicky.me/b7I
Preparing effectively for major donor meetings	http://clicky.me/b7J
Projects focused on indigenous people: 5 Tips for Funding	http://clicky.me/b7L
Shared governance and how to do it effectively	http://clicky.me/b7N
Should we treat endowments as rainy day funds?	http://clicky.me/b7O
Social media & nonprofits: 5 great slide decks	http://clicky.me/b7Q
Spice up your Facebook Fan Page with a navigation bar	http://clicky.me/b7S
Technology decision-making - a well-planned approach	http://clicky.me/b7V
The donor-fundraiser relationship: 6 Changing Trends	http://clicky.me/b7W
The fine art of leading transparently and gaining trust	http://clicky.me/b7Y
The intersection of irrationality and the philanthropic sector	http://clicky.me/b7Z
The oft-neglected care and feeding of a Board	http://clicky.me/b7a
The power of praise	http://clicky.me/b7c
Tips for cost-containment and cash flow management	http://clicky.me/b7f
Transformative Collaboration: Coalitions, Strategic Alliances, Joint Ventures, Mergers	http://clicky.me/b7g
Want a great way to build team and retain staff? Add mentoring to your menu.	http://clicky.me/b7i
Want a low-cost way to extend your end-of-the year fundraising?	http://clicky.me/b7j
Want an easy strategy to retain donors during difficult times?	http://clicky.me/b7k
What are you putting off out of fear?	http://clicky.me/b7m
What do cars need that nonprofits or NGOs also need? Dashboards!	http://clicky.me/b7o
What do nonprofits and elephant riders have in common?	http://clicky.me/b7p
What do top-flight Board members want?	http://clicky.me/b7q
What's so funny? Humor, nonprofits, and leadership.	http://clicky.me/b7r
What's the ultimate test of success for winning organizations?	http://clicky.me/b7s
What's valuable about having values?	http://clicky.me/b7u
When do your donors decide to give and what 3 things do they want?	http://clicky.me/b7v
Why add Millenials to your Board?	http://clicky.me/b7w
Will the emerging 4th sector accelerate social change?	http://clicky.me/b7x

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How to lure the best leadership team? Envision it. [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

6 Great Questions for Nonprofit Leaders in the "New Normal" [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

Military pearls and gems: Lessons for the nonprofit sector. [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

How can we lead from the future as it emerges? [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]

Alphabetical List of Tips Prior to May, 2010 [by 3rd Sector Connector Admin]