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Overview
Organizational and staff growth is closely intertwined with the development of effective leadership. Pursuing higher education classes or certifications is not only beneficial but crucial for the success of the nonprofit. Consider adopting a 360-degree performance appraisal for key leadership positions, seeking feedback from supervisors, employees, clients, board members, donors, and other stakeholders. To stay current with evolving trends in programming design, technology, IRS regulations for nonprofits, leadership strategies, and fundraising techniques, leaders must consistently expand their knowledge base.
Engaging with local agencies that specialize in nonprofit growth and participating in national conferences or online training courses are additional avenues for enhancing professional development. In most major cities, numerous agencies offer training in areas such as volunteer management, fundraising, and coaching, providing valuable resources for organizational leaders dedicated to continuous learning and improvement.
Leader’s Wisdom
- Before the founder or executive director retires or leaves, a long-term succession plan should be created. Include a plan for the short-term in case the leader has a health problem or resigns. Look at who could step up to fill an unplanned leadership vacuum.
- Practice what you teach. Define and follow practices that help employees grow. Each employee should seek to do all they can with the gifts and talents God has given them to the best of their abilities.
- Be willing to invest time to be God’s best instrument to change lives.
- Certifications –
- ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) Accreditation
- CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) Certification
- Your growth is not your organization’s growth. The organization can be growing while you may be stagnant or falling behind.
- As individuals who follow Jesus Christ, we are commanded to have a Kingdom impact and to walk with others to improve their lives.
- Ensure there is the right staff, with the right skills, to handle the organization’s growth needs.
Resources
Article
- Forbes has an article on “What Is the Path for Leadership Maturity?” https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2016/08/30/what-is-the-path-for-leadership-maturity/?sh=196ce281b6ce
Websites
- US News evaluates and ranks a minor or a masters in nonprofit leadership. https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-public-affairs-schools/nonprofit-management-rankings
- GuideStar discusses how reach tens of millions of potential donors for your organization. Claim your free Candid profile to boost your online presence. https://www.guidestar.org/UpdateNonprofitProfile
- Propel Nonprofits is an intermediary organization and federally certified community development financial institution (CDFI). They provide capacity-building services and access to capital to support nonprofits in achieving their mission. https://www.propelnonprofits.org/training/
- Mission Increase helps nonprofits, donors, and churches fulfill their God-given mission and increase their Kingdom impact. Located in 25 communities around the USA, they provide excellent free training for nonprofits on fund raising. https://missionincrease.org/
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is an online library of nonprofit management best practices, tips, and strategies. Explore these core areas:
- Accountability Principles
- Governance
- Transparency & Accountability
- Financial Management
- Fundraising
- Evaluation
- Planning
- Civic Engagement & Public Policy
- Strategic Alliances
- Human Resources
- Volunteer Management
- Leadership & Organizational
https://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/resources-tools
Books
- Switch On Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health by Dr. Caroline Leaf
- The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield and Shawn Coyne
Tools
- Kumi makes it easy to organize complex data into relationship maps that are beautiful to look at and a pleasure to use. https://kumu.io/
Download Samples
- The Leadership Maturity Framework (LMF) – The Three Tiers of Adult Development
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