Success or failure in community leadership roles often hinges on an executive’s ability to create opportunities for other people. While leaders may be able to create these opportunities through their own expertise or experience, the process often involves connecting those in need with others who can serve them. The executives who are most successful connecting […]
Christian Herter was the governor of Massachusetts in the 1950s. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes and going without lunch, he arrived at an evening barbecue. Herter was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman serving the chicken. She put a piece of chicken […]
Do you have a dream to achieve your organization’s mission? You are not alone. Most member organizations are faced with the search to future-proof their mission. Creating a future-proof organization is critical because research shows that members’ wants and needs are continuously evolving. Because of this consistent change, the value your organization offers to its […]
Nonprofit organizations are getting used to operating in a different world. Uncertainty, disruption, and volatility are now widely expected. Legacy planning systems and static governance tactics are a thing of the past. As we plan going forward, nonprofit leaders need to adopt a “Transition Planning” mindset instead of aiming for “Recovery” goals. There is no […]
At The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, signs of progress toward overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic are all around us, quite literally. This year, the new Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University, home of The Harkin Institute, served as a vaccine clinic where nearly 10,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine were delivered. […]
