The way leaders behave has a ripple effect through the organization, all the way to the bottom line. This is the reason why we refer to Leadership Culture (vs. Organizational Culture) and why it makes sense for any company to not just “let culture happen”, but to be very intentional about it. …

Dr. Lynda Jeffries, a former PVM Board Chair, is a returning board member. She also serves on several other PVM Village Boards, including Brush Park Manor Paradise Valley, Woodbridge Manor and Thome Rivertown Neighborhood. Dr. Jeffries holds a PhD from Capella University in Education-Training & Performance Improvement and an MBA in Management from The University…

An often dreaded word in the nonprofit world is “Merger.”  Nonprofits worry that a merger will require compromises in their mission, job losses, less control and other sacrifices.  Yet many nonprofits are finding their budgets under significant stress both now and as they look ahead to future funding.  Nonprofits are sometimes too willing to cut…

Data gathering and data analytics are two of the most important   resources to raise money for a   nonprofit. Though data gathering   is done at most   nonprofits, many do not take the time to analyze   that   data. It can help create a strong successful fundraising plan   each year. The following is a partial test of your knowledge of…

Organizations need to continue services despite a pandemic. Planning is challenging when so many “unknowns” impact the future. Planning based on plausible scenarios provides a basis for preparing.   Create  Plausible  Scenarios   Define Impact  and  Implications   Adapt and Innovate  Service  Delivery   The Leadership Group LLC (TLG) has used a Scenario Planning process   …