Category Strategic Plan

10 Intangible Benefits of Association Memberships

Associations offer various intangible benefits that are not easily quantifiable or physically tangible. Here are ten examples of such intangible benefits provided by associations: Remember, the specific intangible benefits offered by an association can vary depending on its focus, industry,…

Navigating Non-Profit Leadership Without Emotional Bias

Many people involved in the non-profit sector have generous hearts and strive to make a positive impact on the world, which is truly commendable. Despite this, it is important to distinguish when generosity crosses the line, where decisions are more…

Power of Presence

As I sat outside my Uncle Jim’s hospice room, I talked to many people who came to say their goodbyes – they were colleagues, golfing buddies, and of course family. As I sat with them in the waiting room, I…

How Many Times can you Wish Your Leadership “Happy New Year!” in a Year?

person pouring champagne on champagne flutes

"Happy new year!" I love saying this. The new year brings the opportunity for growth, renewal, and in some cases a reset. As we just turned the calendar to a new year, I got to thinking about the significance of this and the opportunities that we have to wish our staff and volunteer leaders a happy new year. 

Which Way? The Strategic Way!

top view of zigzag country road

Think of a location across town, a grocery store, for example. There is probably more than one way to get there. There’s a short way, a long way, the scenic way, and the way with the most traffic, etc. None…