Pat LibbyNov 19, 2018Why is nonprofit strategy like a shark?As Alvy Singer once said, “A relationship…is like a shark. It has to constantly move forward or it dies.” The same could be said about...
Pat LibbyAug 17, 2018An Insiders’ Guide to Executive Recruitment: Finding and convincing talent to join your nonprofitDo you ever wish you could clone yourself? I’m only kidding of course (and I can’t imagine my husband putting up with two of me!). It’s...
Pat LibbyOct 18, 2017Frighteningly Bad FundraisingSince we’re welcoming a new season of ghouls, goblins, ghosts and witches (no, this isn’t a political blog), I thought I’d share my...
Pat LibbyJun 14, 2017A Love Letter to Exiting CEO'sLately I’ve been spending a lot of time working with nonprofits on executive searches. I’ve written blogs about tips for conducting...
Pat LibbyMay 16, 2017Attention nonprofits: Lobbying is not a four-letter word!Most of us who work for nonprofits are believers. We believe we can make a difference by doing things that are larger than ourselves –...
Pat LibbyFeb 13, 2017How To Reimagine Your BoardThe process of creating a new governance structure should be fun, as board and staff think together about how to design the strategy for mak