Growth and breakthroughs don't always come from sitting in a boardroom or reading a business book. They can come from laughter, candid conversations, and a little bit of play.

HR policies probably feel like corporate bureaucracy; something for big organizations with whole departments dedicated to that kind of thing.  But here's the truth: Even small organizations need clear HR policies in place.

You are sitting on more institutional knowledge than you could even imagine, information that wouldn’t even occur to you to write down. And the best way to pass it on is through intentional mentorship.

Nobody wants to think about what happens when key leadership leaves. It's the organizational equivalent of the difference between having a will or not.

Community engagement isn't just a strategy. For nonprofit leaders, it's infrastructure. Because the thing is: people work with people. 

If your team feels scattered or misaligned, it's not a commitment problem — it's a clarity problem. And one of the most powerful places to create that clarity is your nonprofit's vision statement.

It can be a difficult decision to figure out if it’s the right time to add an employee to your organization. Especially in a nonprofit, where you’re weighing if you should invest directly into your impact or if you need to invest in yourself. 

In leadership conversations, we spend a lot of time talking about strategy, accountability, and results. But there's one factor that quietly drives all of those things, and it doesn't get nearly enough credit: kindness.

The secret to nonprofit success has way less to do with your strategy deck than you think and way more to do with your relationships. But think about it. In the nonprofit world, relationships are literally the foundation everything else is built on.

When you look up "legacy" in the Oxford English Dictionary, you'll find definitions that are technically correct but are missing something crucial. They're missing the emotional richness that implies a culture that long outlasts a singular person or event.

So often, nonprofit leaders are drowning in operational tasks that result from a feeling of obligation to be "in the trenches" with their teams. Well, let me tell you something a wise staff member once told me.

As the year winds down, most leaders are focused on closing out financials and planning for next year. But there's one critical piece that too often gets rushed or skipped entirely: annual performance evaluations.

Unfortunately, mind-reading isn’t a real skill people have. Most leaders assume their business values are obvious, especially if their team is operating at an acceptable level. But even the best teams aren’t actually mind readers — they just have exceptional clarity. 

You've probably heard the phrase "right people, right seats" a thousand times. But let's be honest—actually making it happen is where most organizations struggle. 

I recently went to the EPIC museum in Dublin with my family. Like life lessons, most leadership lessons aren’t learned though textbooks, but rather, through lived experiences. And naturally, it got me thinking about how that relates to running a business. 

Have you ever gotten the advice “just delegate more” and you just want to scream?  

That’s because it’s terrible advice! Delegation isn’t just something you just “do.” It’s actually the final step of a three-step process! 

When my husband and I acquired Griswold Home Care in New Castle County two years ago, I needed reliable support across various business functions. My solution was simple but powerful: I got the band back together. They’re my trusted allies who share our values and approach to business. 

Countless companies throw money at their retention problems – higher salaries, catered lunches, ping pong tables – only to watch their best talent walk out the door anyway. Why? Because they missed what actually matters. What employees truly crave is painfully simple: to be seen and valued for who they are and what they contribute.

You've poured your heart into your nonprofit's mission. You've nailed the fundraising, developed strong programs, and built a stellar team. But if you don’t have an excellent ED-Board partnership, you can only get so far. So, let’s take a look on how to ensure your partnership is out of this world.

Part of what makes your board able to give support to your Executive Director is by having out of this world board governance. This might sound overwhelming - but by following this Board Excellence Blueprint, your board will be outstanding in no time. An excellent board leads directly to amplifying your nonprofit’s impact.