Harvard Business

MARCH 2, 2022

A look inside the ongoing barriers women face in law, health care, faith-based nonprofits, and higher education.

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Nonprofit Research Education Industry 184

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For example, some of my peers at my MBB firm took on internal rotations as Chiefs of Staff for senior leadership, gaining unique insights into global consulting operations. Demonstrate Leadership Beyond Consulting Highlight experiences where you led teams across different functions or geographies.

Consulting 60

Consulting Finance Nonprofit Transportation 60

Women in Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2013

Backed by award-winning services and support teams, Blackbaud’s comprehensive set of Internet solutions, featuring Blackbaud NetCommunity and Blackbaud Sphere eMarketing along with our industry leading peer-to-peer and event fundraising solution, Friends Asking Friends , is designed to meet the evolving needs of nonprofits.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Bridgespan was birthed out of Bain’s desire to expand its support of nonprofits. In 2003, Bridgespan created the “Bridgestar” initiative to focus on leadership development and to help professionals transition into nonprofit careers. Leadership Program: Leading for Impact. Nonprofit Job Board.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

My friends at MBB firms have unique opportunities, such as travelling the world on client projects, participating in secondments at external nonprofits, or pursuing their MBAs in the US or Europe. Having worked at a boutique consulting firm and a Big 4 firm, I always sensed that the MBB experience was distinct.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

APRIL 24, 2015

Some time back I blogged about LinkedIn's (then new) Board Connect Service as a great new resource for nonprofit organizations. In the couple of years since, LinkedIn has built upon and expanded their vision of "LinkedIn for Good" and their offerings to nonprofits. month), perhaps out of the budget for many nonprofit staff.

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Nonprofit Tools Advertising Education 52

Harvard Business

MAY 13, 2016

The nonprofit sector has limbs. When I say, “the nonprofit sector” here, I really mean what the public thinks of as “charities.” ” When I think of charities I think of the health and human services portion of the nonprofit sector. One big qualification.

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Women in Consulting

APRIL 11, 2013

Backed by award-winning services and support teams, Blackbaud’s comprehensive set of Internet solutions, featuring Blackbaud NetCommunity and Blackbaud Sphere eMarketing along with our industry leading peer-to-peer and event fundraising solution, Friends Asking Friends , is designed to meet the evolving needs of nonprofits.

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Meeting Nonprofit Software Leadership 69

The Nonprofit Consultant

MAY 2, 2007

Many in the nonprofit field don't like to talk about marketing. Nonprofit marketing may not always take the flashy, glossy, expensive route that you might associate with a marketing campaign for a new car, but it is marketing never-the-less. The just released 2007 Nonprofit Marketing Survey gives us a glimpse, and it's not too pretty.

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Nonprofit Marketing Survey Sales 40

The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 26, 2006

If you've been reading this blog regularly, you know that I like small nonprofits, and am wary of merger-fever. Deborah Elizabeth Finn seems to agree with me, and has written specifically about the technology needs of small nonprofits. In Consolidate or die: Will it come to that, for small nonprofit organizations?

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The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 4, 2007

It's my honor once again to host the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants. So, here you go with a variety of excellent brain food for the nonprofit professional. Rosetta Thurman presents Founder's Syndrome: A Leak in the Nonprofit Leadership Pipeline posted at Perspectives From the Pipeline. posted at Getting Attention.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The answer is yes, as we found in the example of Ascension , the largest nonprofit health system in the United States. Under the leadership of Anthony Tersigni, Ascension’s president and CEO, the organization has sought to become much more efficient at delivering health care. It’s part of Catholic social teaching.”

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The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 1, 2012

And thank you to Karen and Leadership Monterey Peninsula for use of the conference room!) On a professional level, I got involved with nonprofit online discussions as a member of HandsNet around 1996. It's always a great day when you can get together with a group of professionals that you respect and teach them something new.

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Nonprofit Media Consulting Conference 45

Harvard Business

JUNE 18, 2019

Khan Academy is an online global education nonprofit launched by Sal Khan with the audacious mission to “provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.”

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

An investor-owned hospital executive whose company had acquired major nonprofit health care enterprises compared the proliferation of contracts to the growth of barnacles on the bottom of a freighter. One thing that distinguishes the typical nonprofit from a comparably-sized investor-owned hospital is the number of layers of management.

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Consulting and Organizational Management

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Organizational Character and Leadership Development By Jim Smith on December 16, 2010. Here’s more information about leadership development and ethics. Fundraising for Nonprofits. Leadership. Nonprofit Capacity Building. Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development.

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Development Leadership Consulting Organizational Development 68

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 4, 2019

She shares her own stories as a female executive at Microsoft, a working mother, and a nonprofit leader learning from women around the world. She says evidence shows it’s the best way to drive economic development in nations and performance in companies. Gates is the author of the HBR article “Gender Equality Is Within Our Reach.”

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The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 20, 2007

Think about this in relation to how nonprofit managers come up through the ranks. After reading JP's posting yesterday, I began thinking about my own preparation for my career in nonprofit management, and now consulting. How about yourself? Are you prepared?

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The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 10, 2021

Today I'm very pleased to announce that my latest online course is now available on Udemy: Basic Training for Your Nonprofit Board of Directors. Some of the things covered in the course are: Legal requirements for Nonprofit Boards in the U.S. You can learn more about the course and register by clicking here.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 24, 2018

” We’ve encountered countless stories among our leadership development and coaching clients that shape the way they think and lead, such as, “Everything is always a battle around here.” Chris pursued options for the next step in his career: either a customized role at his firm or a leadership role at a nonprofit.

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Emotional Intelligence Nonprofit Construction Leadership 133

The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 21, 2006

Perhaps you have had some experience giving your time and efforts to local nonprofit organizations, but find something lacking in the experience. Perhaps you are looking to add a leadership component to your volunteer activities and resume. Use this time to step up your volunteer involvement and learn more about the group.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

MAY 5, 2006

This would create one of the largest community foundations in the nation, and is being promoted as way of bringing additional resources to "struggling nonprofits." This would create one of the largest community foundations in the nation, and is being promoted as way of bringing additional resources to "struggling nonprofits."

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The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 23, 2010

This is a question that came up in a conversation last week, and from time to time; "What is the appropriate size for a nonprofit board of directors?" The generally accepted number for most small- to mid-sized nonprofits is 9-14 members. Is the board leadership out-of-control and chasing good people away?

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Nonprofit Recruitment Recruiting Government 69

The Nonprofit Consultant

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my pet peeves has always been when well-meaning, but somewhat clueless outsiders tell us in the nonprofit sector that we need to be "more businesslike." Her lessons and leadership are great examples, not just for business leaders, but also for our peers in the nonprofit world. Ken Goldstein: First off, thank you!

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Interviews Nonprofit Case Interview Management 74

Consulting Matters

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Or is more important that you take your leadership skills to further the mission of a nonprofit or social benefit organization? It's because we specialize in helping high-achievers with a ton of experience who are at the nebulous crossroads between corporate leadership and business ownership.

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Nonprofit Leadership Financial Training 31

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

By contrast, Meredith, a general manager in health services, was almost removed from a leadership team because she was seen as too aggressive in negotiating with internal stakeholders in order to promote her own goals. Paradox 4: Maintaining distance yet being approachable. All names have been changed.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 10, 2017

Sabbaticals and extended vacation time are not just good for employees to rest and recharge — they benefit the organization by stress-testing the organizational chart and providing interim roles to allow aspiring employees to take on more leadership.

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Research Survey Trends Study 134

Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I was super excited, and I had this opportunity to be an internal consultant for a nonprofit organization. This is what enabled me when I got the opportunity to leave that nonprofit and grab my dream job at Walt Disney World as an internal consultant, why I was able to get, again, some of the more strategic projects that were available.

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Consulting Matters

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I was super excited, and I had this opportunity to be an internal consultant for a nonprofit organization. This is what enabled me when I got the opportunity to leave that nonprofit and grab my dream job at Walt Disney World as an internal consultant, why I was able to get, again, some of the more strategic projects that were available.

Consulting 156

Consulting How To Leadership System 156

Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 27, 2022

Consultants are senior-level people, well-versed in the art and science of the domain in which we consult, be that change leadership or system architecture. By definition, we stand outside of the system we analyze, troubleshoot, or design. Consultants often work full-time on a project for its duration or sometimes just for a day.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 29, 2018

Or Brandon, a rising star at a large, well-known nonprofit organization. Brandon took the leap and left his stable nonprofit job to seek a better work-life balance. He considers himself risk-averse, so when he made the move from nonprofit leadership to starting his own business, he did so with caution. Take Brandon.

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Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 20, 2017

Here is a verbatim snippet from her résumé at the time: PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY AND SERVICES Senior consultant with professional experience in Organization Development and Change, Leadership and Organizational Communications and Coaching , as well as internal and external Corporate Communications, including global marketing initiatives.

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Consulting Turnaround Exercises Technology Implementation 150

The Nonprofit Consultant

OCTOBER 23, 2007

For a nonprofit board of directors to succeed, the number one key ingredient is: Involvement. An active and involved board builds the leadership skills of all its members through assignments on committees and special projects. Involved boards lead successful nonprofit organizations. The involved board is a successful board.

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Nonprofit Journal Meeting Recruitment 61

Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2021

The first Black CEO of McDonalds and his wife, a nonprofit education leader, discuss breaking racial barriers throughout their careers.

Nonprofit 91

Nonprofit Education Leadership 91

Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 13, 2022

Here is what the evidence suggests about networking and whether it is a distraction or an essential leadership capability. However, not all studies reveal a consistent positive association between networking and effective leadership. link] Conclusion: Is Networking a Distraction or Important Leadership Skill? Druskat, V.U.

Leadership 52

Leadership Journal Conference Study 52

Harvard Business

APRIL 27, 2018

For years, companies, universities and nonprofits have researched the reasons why women are less likely to enter STEM field s — and why, once they enter, they face challenges that frequently push them out. Once she embraced that sense of purpose and started framing her vision for projects that way, her leadership brand evolved.

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Harvard Business

MAY 14, 2018

Thomas Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the Kellogg School of Management, “Potent networks are not forged through casual interactions but through relatively high-stakes activities that connect you with diverse others.” According to Brian Uzzi, sociologist, network scientist, and Richard L.

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