by Tom Okarma | Nov 1, 2018 | Blog, Featured, Fundraising, Leadership
Nonprofit leadership is challenging. And it’s no secret that fundraising — especially end-of-year fundraising – can easily top the list of stressors. Can you really count on all those pledges to come in at year-end? What if they don’t?...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog, Leadership
Does Board Service Help? We all have a LOT going on. Work commitments, family obligations, the never-ending list of things to do. We’re already pulled in a dozen different directions, likely trying to steal time from wherever we can get it. So why would you pile...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog, Fundraising
In my decades of being involved in the nonprofit world, I’ve had the privilege of holding many different roles. I’ve been a board member, board chair, committee member, consultant, volunteer, and for many years — a donor. I’ve seen nonprofits from many sides, but...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 3, 2018 | Blog, Board Development, Board Meetings, Featured
Who likes nonprofit board meetings? Please raise your hands… Board members often have a full-time job. They put in a long day, then skip dinner with the family so they can have cold pizza and room temperature soda, gathered around a conference table. You and...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Planning is great, but execution wins the game. College and professional football teams will go into every one of their games this Fall with a solid game plan. Run first, to set up the pass; pass first, to set up the run; keep the football away from the other...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 12, 2018 | Board Development, Leadership
Whether you are a board chair or an executive director, leading a nonprofit is a special calling. It’s exciting, unnerving, challenging, and fulfilling. It’s a role most of us wouldn’t give up for anything… We’ve all been there. You find yourself sitting at the...
