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YOU'RE ON MUTE

Posted by Jon Simons

It’s happened to all of us over the last year while on a video conference: you want to express a thought, respond to a question or offer an opinion and you’re the only one who can hear you talking. You’re on mute! With technology, an easy fix is just a click or two away.

While the technology of today highlights our moments of silence, being on mute is certainly not a new phenomenon. 

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Topics: Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership, Communication, Relationships, Nonprofit, Crucial Conversations, Clarity

THE ROLE OF A SEARCH COMMITTEE

Posted by Bert Ruiz

As a board member, you may experience a leadership transition at your organization during your tenure. When that time arrives, you have a responsibility as a board to take the necessary steps to ensure a successful transition. All board members will have some role in the process, but the development of a strong Search Committee is the first step.

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Topics: Leadership, Nonprofit Leadership, Volunteers, Leadership Transition, Nonprofit, CEO Search, executive search

DBD AXIOMS: Blue Flame Case

Posted by DBD Team

In this week's episode of the DBD Podcast, Bruce Berglund and Jon Simons discuss two additional leadership axioms that guide our work:

  • Blue Flame Case
  • Who Really Cares?

If you've worked with us in the past these might sound familiar. Is there someone else on your staff or volunteer team who could benefit from learning these important concepts?

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Topics: Leadership, Big L Leaders, Nonprofit Leadership, Podcast, Nonprofit, Who Really Cares

CRAFTING A NEW VISION

Posted by Kellie Wardman

These times are calling for aspirational thinking. With dramatic changes in our collective landscape, people are craving direction and leadership more than ever. In many cases, nonprofit boards and CEOs are needing to reinvent strategies, practices, and the very direction of their organizations.

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Topics: Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Leadership, Strategy, Vision, Planning

9 THINGS FOR 2021

Posted by DBD Team

By the DBD Financial Management Team

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Topics: Nonprofit Leadership, Board Leadership, Nonprofit, financial management

THE BRIDGE FROM FEAR TO HOPE

Posted by Jason Fry

One evening in early December I got a text from a friend (who is a County Commissioner) that there was a mob of armed protesters outside her house. Her 12-year-old son was home alone at the time. He called her while she was at a Health District meeting that would determine whether our county would issue a mask mandate. Can you imagine how afraid he must’ve been?

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Topics: Nonprofit Leadership, Generosity, Giving, Gift Of Giving, Nonprofit

DO MORE WITH LESS

Posted by DBD Team

By Jan Brogdon and Robyn Furness-Fallin

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Topics: Annual Campaign, Annual, Annual Fundraising, Church Fundraising, Church Stewardship

THE THREE Rs

Posted by Bruce Berglund

Happy New Year! As you settle back in after the holidays, let me suggest you take a few moments to consider the “three Rs” before getting sucked into the hustle and bustle of a new year.

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Topics: Leadership, Volunteer Management, Nonprofit Leadership, Strategy, Planning, Nonprofit

Happy Holidays 2020

Posted by DBD Team

What a year! We gathered the team to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday season and VERY Happy New Year!

 

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LESSONS OF GENEROSITY

Posted by DBD Team

Earlier this week, MacKenzie Scott announced that she had given more than $4 billion to 384 organizations around the country. Some of our clients were fortunate enough to receive one of those gifts. As we read Ms. Scott’s Medium post and learned more about the organizations chosen by her and her team, we realized there are many lessons to be learned from this generous act.

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Topics: Leadership, Donation, Major Gifts, Nonprofit Leadership, Generosity, Giving, Nonprofit

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