In the not-for-profit (NFP) world, the concepts of organisational design and organisational development both play key roles in shaping the effectiveness and sustainability of our organisations. And understanding the differences between these is important for...
In the constantly-evolving landscape of the not-for-profit sector, financial sustainability can be an ongoing challenge for many of our organisations. Traditional funding sources are becoming less and less secure these days and many organisations are looking for more...
Following on from the previous blog in my series of the 10 things you need to know about not-for-profit governance - about Managing Risk - this week we are going to explore the fifth area: Succession Planning. Effective Board Succession Planning is critical to...
Most not-for-profits have some sort of a Vision - even if they don't necessarily articulate it that way - otherwise it's unlikely that they would continue to exist for very long. Essentially, any organisation's Vision will be something that roughly equates to making...
While I tend to work with larger NFPs these days, I still love to work with passionate local community NFPs when the opportunity arises. These local organisations are so often the glue that holds together our rural, regional and remote communities - and even our urban...
The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) seems to have gained momentum in recent years, and more and more business - large and small - are recognising the need to be a good corporate citizen, and focus on doing things ethically, responsibly, and in a way...
I've always had a curious mind - whether it's been about needing to understand how things work, or what makes people tick, or why we need to do things the way we do. Making sense of the world around me is something that I have always found really interesting, and I...
The line between the Governance functions and the Management functions of an organisation, and the associated separation of duties between the Board and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), can often be an area that causes tensions within an organisation's leadership....
It's no secret that capturing the hearts and minds of your people can be transformational in helping your organisation achieve its Vision. Equally, not to do so, may make delivering on your Purpose feel like a hard slog. So in the context of grassroots (and...
I'll state from the outset that I'm no finance expert...but I know enough to know how important it is to keep abreast of your organisation's financial position, so that you can ensure you don't allow an organisation under your watch to get into financial trouble! You...
How important is capability in bringing a not-for-profit organisation’s Vision and Purpose to life? How does an organisation move beyond potentially humble, grassroots beginnings, to being an entity that has lofty aspirations? What are the stumbling blocks and...
I often liken my role as an external facilitator to one of ‘directing traffic’ – my job is to help everything move along in the right direction, so people can reach their desired destinations, in a reasonably orderly fashion. But of course, in reality, it is...
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