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Strengthen your board and ensure everyone understands their how they can contribute with Board Fundamentals: Roles and Responsibilities on October 1!  In this half-day workshop, Jerome Dickey takes you through a closer look at what an aligned non-profit board looks like and what it means to work with solidified organizational values and vision.

  Participants will walk away with: ◆ Increased confidence to carry out your role as board member. ◆ Increased clarity on the roles of board members vs. the roles of staff and operational volunteers. ◆ A more engaged board and stronger alignment to the organizational mission and vision. ◆ Tools to increase the effectiveness of your board meetings. Grab your spot in this popular workshop! https://ow.ly/wjS550T7NnQ

Strategic planning often hits a wall, not from flawed plans, but from action paralysis. Here's how to break the cycle: 1. Set clear, actionable goals. 2. Create a culture of accountability. 3. Regularly review and adjust the plan. 4. Celebrate small wins to maintain momentum. Move from planning to action, and watch your strategy transform into results. Ready to turn plans into achievements? #strategicplanning #nonprofitdevelopment #okrs

Here’s what participants are saying about #RisingLegacy: Three Ways to Spark Your Authentic Leadership: “I recommend this to any woman of color who feels the dichotomy of being a Black woman in corporate leadership.” “She's filling an enormous gap in the learning and development world.” “…discussion topics helped me learn how my Asian-American upbringing & lived experiences shaped me into who I am today…” “One of the most compassionate leadership workshops I've attended.” “…helped me see how important it is not to minimize our experiences and cultural identity, but rather learn how they can shape us into a more valuable leader.” **Join Us on Thursday, March 7th** 9am-12pm PST Facilitated LIVE via Zoom **Spots are filling up! Enroll by Friday, March 1st** #RisingLegacy #WomensHistoryMonth #LeadershipForAll #WHM #LeadershipWorkshop #WomenOfColor #Empowerment #LeadershipConversation #LegacyBuilding

What are the first steps *you* recommend when trying to turn around the culture in an organization? 🤔💭  Share your thoughts below! 👇  #NonprofitLeadership #OrganizationalCulture #LeadershipDevelopment

New Guest Blog Alert! Is your board keeping your organization on the path to success or holding it back? We’re excited to feature a guest post by Ann Quinn of Quinn Strategy: "CEO of Signs Your Board is Too Status Quo." Ann outlines the key signs that your board might be stuck in its ways and could be hindering your organization's growth. She covers four crucial areas to examine: 1️⃣ Board Composition & Diversity 2️⃣ Board Engagement 3️⃣ Board Performance 4️⃣ Board Strategy If your board is avoiding tough discussions, resisting change, or falling into the status quo trap, this is a must-read! Read the full blog now to learn how to identify the red flags and make sure your board is driving impact, not holding it back. Link in bio! #BoardEffectiveness #NonProfitLeadership #BoardStrategy #QuinnStrategy #Governance #GuestBlog #NonProfitGrowth #BoardDiversity #LeadershipDevelopment

Receiving great feedback on our hard work is incredibly motivating. 🌟 It validates our efforts and drives us to keep delivering exceptional results. Follow us to see how our dedication can help elevate your business! . . . #digitaltransformation #digitaltransformations #cloudadoption #nonprofitleadership #processautomation #cloudsolutions #businessintelligence #TechLeadership  #vCIO #TechnologyStrategy #Innovation #BusinessTechnology  #ITLeadership #CloudComputing #TechTrends #BusinessGrowth #DataDriven #TechSolutions #LeadershipDevelopment #ITConsulting #StrategicPlanning

We are continuing our celebration of National Effective Communication Month, and we will have as our featured guest on our multi live-streaming show "Simply" Remarkable this Friday, June 14th, the Remarkable Hardy Smith. As a sought-after high-energy Nonprofit & Corporate Strategic Planning Motivational Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author, Hardy is able to draw everyone into a critical conversation while maintaining focus! His intentional and exceptional communication skills and an in-depth understanding of nonprofits, as well as corporate and association management boards, leaders, members, and employees, keeps his audiences engaged from the beginning to the end! As a former NASCAR executive, he also brings an awesome storytelling humor, which keeps everyone learning while enjoying the ride! I can't wait for this great, engaging conversation at my profile, 🌎Sue Falcone🌎 on Friday, June 14 at 10 am (EST)! I know you will want to be part of our live audience, where you will learn about being an effective communicator, ask questions, comment, and join in the fun! You won't want to miss this conversation! Are you coming? #multilivestreamingshow #NationalEffectiveCommunicationMonth #Nonprofit #StrategicPlanning #KeynoteSpeaker #Motivational #leadership #effectiveboards #HowtoStoptheNonProfitBlameGame #communication #HireHardy #BusinessConferences #businessmeetings #corporateeventplanners #corporatemeetingplanners #boardretreats #SHRM #ChamberofCommerce #MPI #VirtualEvents #ACCE #ASAE #AFP #BestsellingAuthor #Trainer #RemarkableSpeakersBureau

Your organization deserves a board that is a source of strength for your organization and a force for change in your community. Catalytic Thinking can help create an impact-focused board that is always reaching for what is possible. Join Creating the Future for their March 12 webinar to learn more. For details and to register, visit: https://ow.ly/R4o650QC9VQ #YEGnonprofits #CatalyticThinking #BoardDevelopment #StrategicLeadership #BoardGovernance

Learn the roles and responsibilities of being a board member and what it means to lead an organization with Jerome Dickey! On October 1, Board Fundamentals: Roles and Responsibilities provides insight on how boards, especially working boards, responsibly fulfill the governance functions of their non-profit organization.  You will walk away with: ◆ Increased confidence to carry out your role as board member ◆ Increased clarity on the roles of board members vs. the roles of staff and operational volunteers ◆ A more engaged board and stronger alignment to the organizational mission and vision ◆ Tools to increase the effectiveness of your board meetings Learn more: https://ow.ly/MlYn50T7NnA