With the Complementary Model of Board Governance, we see the roles and responsibilities of staff being very different from the roles and responsibilities of the volunteer directors. In most smaller organizations, Volunteer Directors want to get involved, they want to be part of the Association so they volunteer to serve on the Board and what […]
In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit podcast, Trista sits down with Nejeed Kassam to discuss connecting with donors remotely, the rise of digital donations and remaining financially sustainable in these challenging times. Many, if not all, of the nonprofits, associations and societies have been financially affected by the pandemic. They haven’t been able to […]
5 Ways To Look Your Best On Video Call from TomTJAbbott, CSP It’s the little things that will make you look so much more professional on your next video call. Good Sound The mic on your headphones or Airbuds work great. Adequate Lighting Place a table lamp on your desk to light your face or […]
We’ve been delivering a lot of virtual governance training and virtually facilitating strategic planning sessions lately. Come have a behind the scenes look at Tom Abbott’s virtual studio set up to see how we give our customers the best virtual experience. You’ll see right in front of me is my screen, a huge screen so […]
In this episode of the Strategic Non-Profit podcast, join Trista McIver and Joanna Barclay to discuss the key elements that encompass effective strategic planning sessions for Non- Profit Organizations. The Importance Of Strategic Planning An organization must carry out Strategic Planning to understand their future and how they intend on reaching specific goals to get […]
With the world around us rapidly changing, it’s time for the nonprofit industry to adapt to survive in the new normal. Part of that includes moving you from in-person to online and not only for the short term, but also for the long term as the world turns digital with or without COVID. 1. Virtual […]
I sat down (virtually) with a friend of mine, Charlotte Kemp to talk about what NPOs need to be doing right now to not just survive but thrive in the current environment, for her nonprofit focused podcast. In this snippet I talk about the impact of COVID on NPOs and the 1st thing many associations […]
In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit podcast, our host Trista speaks with Meghan Day, Senior Director of Board Management Experience from Diligent, to discuss the benefits of using Board Management Software. Megan is a self-proclaimed results-oriented and highly motivated marketing professional with notable experience building teams from scratch, establishing department best practices while designing […]
In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit podcast, Trista sits down with Shelley Milstein, Manager of Philanthropy at Spinal Cord Injury BC, to discuss how she raises funds for her organization. In particular, one of her most outstanding fundraising achievements, a spectacular event that started at $15k and finished at $100k! So join Trista and Shelley […]
Role Of The Board Chair At Meeting from TomTJAbbott, CSP The Board Chair plays a very important role at meetings, here’s everything the Chair is responsible for. Prepare The Agenda Confirm That The Meeting Is Properly Called And Constituted Call The Meeting To Order Call For Approval Of The Agenda And Any Changes Conduct The […]