14 Observations for the next Executive Director | Intermountain Impact Investments

14 Observations for the next Executive Director | Intermountain Impact Investments: "We had been discussing this move for nearly a decade, so it wasn’t a big surprise for us.  In our final days, however, my successor as Executive Director asked if I might jot down some recommendations and observations.  Then, he could totally ignore them at his own discretion.  If they are words worth his lack of attention, I bet you might benefit by ignoring them too."



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CEO to CEO: Tips for New Leaders: Associations Now

CEO to CEO: Tips for New Leaders: Associations Now: "The most important activity for day one is to set the tone, which, for me, means listening to the expertise of the existing team and sharing optimism and big dreams for the future. I’d do this by (1) setting up individual appointments with each staff member, board member, and key volunteers to hear their thoughts on what is going well and what needs to change; and (2) gathering all staff together to present myself, including my leadership philosophy, background, and hopes and expectations."



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Canadian charity, Part 4: SickKids Foundation invests in fundraising capacity � Philanthropy North Carolina

Canadian charity, Part 4: SickKids Foundation invests in fundraising capacity � Philanthropy North Carolina: Key to fund development at the SickKids Foundation are investment in staff, diversification of fundraising programs, a heightened fundraising role for the CEO, and a focus on major individual giving, planned giving, and direct marketing, said Ted Garrard, the Foundation’s president and CEO.