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. […]
One of the fundamental roles of a board is to mobilize an organization’s resources in a way that effectively and efficiently accomplishes the organization’s goals and fulfills their mission. Yet, when the agenda approaches the topic of budgeting, leaders often find themselves uncomfortable or unconditioned to speak to the organization’s financial position. With a gloss […]
Nonprofit organizations have an abundance of meetings. Do you evaluate if they are effective and necessary? The Longview Chamber of Commerce believes in continuous improvement. Recently we applied a concept from the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to enhance meetings. EOS is applicable to every nonprofit organization looking to make improvements. The system identifies six components […]
If there is one constant throughout my life and career, it is my ability to be a connector of people. As far back as the age of eight, I can remember utilizing this skill, but it wasn’t until, at the age of thirteen, when I challenged our local radio DJ to a go-kart race to […]