Videos

Collaboration

• What are the benefits of nonprofits working collaboratively?
• What needs to be in place for collaboration to succeed?
• How important is the process of collaboration?

Diversity and Inclusion

• What’s the difference between diversity and inclusion?
• Why should nonprofits concern themselves with diversity?
• What do I need to keep in mind when implementing a diversity initiative?
• What are the important elements of a diversity strategy?
• How can a nonprofit manager who is a member of the dominant culture begin to shift perspective?
• How do I as an individual promote diversity in my organization?
• A Conversation with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson

Executive Transition

• What is the difference between executive succession planning and executive transition planning?
• What is the difference between executive transition and executive search?
• How should managers and staff plan for an executive transition at their nonprofit?
• What are the priorities for a new executive director’s first three months?
• When does it make sense to bring in an interim excecutive director?
• What actions should the departing executive director take to support a beneficial transition?
• What are the top three actions a board should take when the executive director resigns?

Going Green

• Why should a nonprofit adopt green practices?
• Given limited resources, how can a nonprofit afford to be “green”?
• What green practices can individuals personally adopt?
• What green practices can individual nonprofit staff adopt?
• How do you make it easier for people to recycle?
• What can a nonprofit do to be green at the organizational level?
• What green products can a nonprofit purchase?
• What can a nonprofit do to be green at the community level?

Human Resources and Workplace Culture

• What are the traits of an effective supervisor?
• What's the difference between an employee and a contractor?
• Why is regularly scheduled supervision important?

Organizational Development

• What is the whole systems approach?
• Why does Third Sector New England practice the whole systems approach?
• Why should a nonprofit care about “theory of change”?
• Why is ongoing learning an important part of yearly activities?
• What’s the most important thing a nonprofit organization should focus on?
• What is the difference between strategic planning and operational planning?
• What is an organizational assessment?
• What should you look for when you hire a consultant to do an organizational assessment?

Strategic Planning

• What is the difference between a nonprofit organization’s mission and vision?
• What is the difference between strategic planning and operational planning?