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Beyond the Org Chart: Building a Networked Nonprofit

Carey & Co | November 27, 2024
Restructuring for Flexibility, Collaboration, and Mission-Driven Growth Traditional hierarchies and rigid roles have their place, but nonprofits almost always need adaptable, collaborative...
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Nurturing Nonprofit Leaders: Easy Ways to Grow Talent from Within

Carey & Co | October 17, 2024
Simple Steps to Help your Nonprofit Spot and Support Future Leaders We’re almost positive that your next top leader is already on your team, but you’ve got to attend to talent development to...
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The Nonprofit Leader’s Guide to Negotiation

Carey & Co | October 15, 2024
Strategies and Tips for Nonprofit Leaders to Strengthen Partnerships, Secure Favorable Terms, and Navigate Conflicts Like a Pro Negotiating can feel like a high-stakes game, but it’s an...
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Jumping In: A Guide for New Nonprofit CFOs

Carey & Co | October 3, 2024
Navigating Your First Year with Confidence and Strategy Stepping into the role of CFO for a nonprofit organization can be both exhilarating and daunting. You are now the financial steward of a...
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Never Leave with A To-Do List: A CEO’s Guide to Running a Team Meeting

Carey & Co | September 26, 2024
Steering Your Team Towards Success Without Taking on Their Tasks Ever feel like you're walking out of team meetings with a longer to-do list than when you walked in? As the CEO, your role is to...
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Manage Up Like A Boss

Carey & Co | September 5, 2024
Perfect the Art and Transform Your Professional Landscape “Managing up” is shorthand for the process of actively working with your supervisor to achieve the best possible outcomes for your team...
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Jumping In: A Guide for Interim Nonprofit Controllers

Carey & Co | August 22, 2024
If you love the thrill of a full-access pass to your favorite theme park, then you might be perfectly suited to be an interim nonprofit controller. No day is the same: you’ll manage financial...
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Congratulations! You’re (also) A Vice President!

Carey & Co | July 11, 2024
Don’t make the number one promotion mistake – do this instead It’s the age-old nonprofit punt: a change in title but not pay. It shows up when there’s no budget for a raise, but we’re...
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Beyond Time Management: Innovative Strategies to Prevent Nonprofit Leader Burnout

Carey & Co | June 18, 2024
Sharpen your focus and avoid the exhaustion trap Here’s the irony of our job: mission-driven work should fill our cup, but nonprofit leaders are inherently prone to burnout. We can’t help it!...
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