Accountability Doesn’t Have to Suck: 7 Tips for Becoming A Better Team PlayerNo one will dispute the importance of having a “difficult conversation.” There are many books, webinars, workshops and trainings on the…Sep 7Sep 7
Three Important Lessons I Learned from Volunteering With FIFAIt was the last game in our city, and as we waited to enter the stadium in the holding area, I was just taking it all in. After several…Sep 5Sep 5
Herding Cats My Foot; Think Conducting an Orchestra Instead.It’s often been said that managing volunteers is like herding cats (usually coupled with a few chuckles afterwards). In the wake of recent…Aug 25Aug 25
Effective Capacity Building With InternsInterns can bring immeasurable value and build substantial capacity for an organization. Additionally, if you design a program well…Aug 21, 2024Aug 21, 2024
Feedback Is My Favorite “F” WordIn the day and age of trying to improve programs, feedback can be the new “F” word. It can be uncomfortable, even hurtful, but it is the…Jun 28, 2024Jun 28, 2024
If Asked, Would Your Team Say You Are a “Good” Manager?4 Tips for Navigating FeedbackJun 23, 2024Jun 23, 2024
The Plight of Transferable SkillsAs much as I love nonprofit, with the fierce competition for employment and volunteer engagment roles few and far in-between, I am having…May 19, 2024May 19, 2024
Monetize the Crap Out of Your Volunteer Program: Your Job May Depend On It.Since I have been laid off, I have had a lot of time to reflect. We in the profession of Volunteer Engagement understand that when things…Feb 29, 2024A response icon1Feb 29, 2024A response icon1
Hidden In Plain SightNational Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 21st — April 27th. Volunteers are EVERYWHERE, yet often unseen. I challenge you to be on the…Feb 27, 2024Feb 27, 2024
Life After LayoffSeason’s change. It has been just a little over a month and due to organizational restructuring, my position has been eliminated. I have to…Feb 25, 2024Feb 25, 2024
