by Tom Okarma | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
3 Things That Will Help You Master Nonprofit Management Many people think that great leaders are born, not made… And sure, I believe some people may be born with some of the key character traits of a leader… But I firmly believe that great leaders...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
Going through the motions of Leadership Development. When I first became a CEO, my biggest surprise was the speed in which important issues came to me and had to be addressed. This sudden load of problems can be extremely daunting and overwhelming. It seemed that...
by Tom Okarma | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Leadership
Managing nonprofit resources can be one of the most difficult and yet rewarding experiences for a leader. There are numerous demands on your time, and some days the problems and challenges can seem endless. Today I want to help make your life easier, by providing...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 28, 2020 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership
The role of a Board of Directors has remained the same over the years…for the most part. A board sets the direction, raises funds, provides financial and program oversight, and ensures all laws and regulations are followed. However, what has changed is the level...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 22, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
Is Your Nonprofit Leadership the best it can be? In my experience in working with leaders, there are a few characteristics that I have found to set a great leader apart from the rest, as well as predict their likelihood of success. I call these the 11 Characteristics...
