Nine free remote team-building ideas to keep co-workers connected

This article was originally published on CareerWise – “Your source for career development news and views.” Whether your team is suddenly working remotely due to COVID-19, or is accustomed to being apart, it’s important to continue to cultivate a sense of community....

Mastering your theory of change with Lisa Watson

If I go for a short run this morning, then I will feel energized throughout the day and be healthier in the long term. This was my mental cue that got me up at 5:30 am today. This has been...

A guide to cash flow forecasts for nonprofits

Effectively managing your nonprofit’s finances is always important, but even more so when times are uncertain. Forecasting your cash flow, for example, can help your organization respond and adapt to immediate financial challenges. Equally important, cash flow forecasts are a...

Celebrating the “invisible champions” in our communities

They come from all walks of life and different parts of the world. They carry with them a rich tapestry of personal experiences and they all pursue the same goal: to improve the lives of the people in their community,...

Sector Stories: Revenue loss threatens survival of nonprofits and charities

The unparalleled nature of this COVID-19 crisis we’re currently facing means we do not have a roadmap for what to expect, and gathering information on the impact is essential to reacting quickly and appropriately. Over the past several weeks, our...

Wearing many hats with Rachel Bearbower

How we do our work is just as important as what we do. But we don’t talk about this enough at work. We get so busy. But are we productive? I’m so excited to talk to my friend Rachel Bearbower...

People before programs: How to encourage innovation and creativity in crisis

As service providers, we have been issued a call to action in these last two months. Never before have we been asked to rise to the occasion in ways that challenge us to step up in the face of our...

See you on the Internet with Avery Swartz

How has working from home been for you? I have heard such different stories from clients and friends. Some are having no problem working from home, as they’re able to access all of their files on the company cloud. Some,...

Client service evaluation with Jeff Couillard

Do you remember that icky feeling back in school, when you were assigned a piece of homework that you didn't see the point in doing, but had to do it anyway? Well, I bet that’s the same feeling you get...

8 tips for nonprofit leaders to better support virtual teams

The charitable sector has long faced a challenge with turnover, toxic cultures, and a vast leadership gap. There are a variety of data points that inform this point of view including surveys from AFP and Gallup. As someone who works...