by Funding For Good | Mar 10, 2023 | Budgeting, Leadership Development, Nonprofit Capacity Building
On the heels of the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting, staff turnover and success are top of mind for many nonprofit leaders. And for good reason. Gallup research reveals that: The cost of replacing an individual employee can range from one-half to two times the...
by Funding For Good | Feb 15, 2023 | Leadership Development, Strategic Planning
You’ve probably heard the saying that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s a clever way of explaining how even the best laid business plans can easily be undermined during implementation. In practice, it also refers to the way employee morale and other...
by Funding For Good | Dec 15, 2022 | Leadership Development, Nonprofit Leadership Development, Strategic Planning
We recently read an article about “mind control” parasites affecting wolf pack behavior in Yellowstone National Park. Which sounds like a horror movie come to life. But here at Funding for Good, it also reminded us of a problem that many organizations face at some...
by Funding For Good | Dec 7, 2022 | Consulting, Leadership Development
Whether you’re a nonprofit or a small business, investing in expert advice or coaching can be one of the fastest ways to supercharge your success. But—and this is a big but—only if you find the right coach. If you’ve ever worked with a meeting facilitator, you know...
by Funding For Good | Nov 23, 2022 | Board Development, Leadership Development, Nonprofit Leadership Development
Between “quiet quitting,” recession worries, and the suddenly uncertain fates of major tech companies like Netflix, Meta, and Twitter—there’s more talk than ever before about management and toxic leadership styles. What makes a good manager? What are the key skills...
by Funding For Good | Oct 6, 2022 | Leadership Development, Nonprofit Leadership Development, Strategic Planning
If there’s one thing most of us have experienced, it’s useless meetings. That’s why a recent Bloomberg headline about the true cost of useless meetings caught our eye. New research shows that: Unnecessary meetings are a $100 million mistake at big companies, according...