by Tom Okarma | Jan 13, 2020 | Blog, Leadership
Great Nonprofit leadership comes into play in every aspect of your day, as it’s essential to your team’s success. When I took on a role as CEO, it seemed my team frequently faced some important and complex matters. Many of these involving our clients,...
by Tom Okarma | Jan 7, 2020 | Blog, Board Development, Leadership, Uncategorized
When we think Leadership Development, we often think of others first… But sometimes we over look a critical element — knowing ourselves… When I first became the CEO of an organization, I was very excited and confident. I knew what needed to be done...
by Tom Okarma | Dec 11, 2019 | Blog, Leadership
Will 2020 be a success for your agency? With 2019 quickly coming to an end, most of us are tying up loose ends and putting the finishing touches on our 2020 plans, goals, and budgets for nonprofit impact. Maybe you’re even making a couple of last minute phone...
by Tom Okarma | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog, Fundraising, Nonprofit Data
I recently read an article about giving trends in Giving USA stating that 2018 donations fell by an inflation-adjusted 1.7% over 2017. Without a doubt, $427.71 billion is still a whole lot of money for charity. However, no one wants to see backsliding in our levels of...
by Tom Okarma | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog, Board Development, Governance, Leadership, Uncategorized
Why are some nonprofit agencies so successful, how do they run so smoothly, and how does the board and staff work so well together? It begins with mutual appreciation and respect for one another, as well as excellent communication within the agency. In addition, the...
