People stay engaged in a nonprofit because of relationships. They may have initially joined because your mission is compelling, or the work you’re doing is impactful. They’ll stay for the long haul when they feel cared for, and have the freedom to have fun along the way. As a leader in…
The Obvious Secret to Growing a Non-Profit
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to get distracted? In all likelihood you should be doing something other than reading blogs right now. Yet everyone does it, and this isn’t unique to just people. Your non-profit gets distracted too. An organization doesn’t get distracted by images on Instagram,…
Nonprofit Board Member Accountability
At the Society for Nonprofits, Fisher Howe provides a checklist for nonprofit board member performance. Because nonprofits are supported by public funding, their board members are ultimately responsible to the public trust. More specifically, board members must establish the principles and policies for the organization, provide oversight to the organization’s…
Want to Know if You May Be a Successful Church Planter?
Ed Stetzer, a contributing editor for Christianity Today, writes about how you may determine if you will be a successful church planter. Pastors can be very talented in various ministries. He summarizes “Pastors who plant churches have a very specific calling with accompanying gifts. It is not a better calling,…
Are You Interviewing for a Pastor Position?
Are You Interviewing for a Pastor Position? If you are, Thom Rainer at Church Central has several suggestions for questions you should ask before you say yes. If you are a finalist for the position, they already have asked you numerous questions during a series of interviews, and have probably…