This Week:

Calling This Decision Making Only Scratches The Surface
The book is The Tyranny of False Choices: A Guide to Authentic Decision-Making. The author, Rey Ramsey, reveals his research and thinking that go way beyond decisions. Let’s talk about following your inner voice and moral compass; the three virtues we all need; thought liberation; boundary crossing; navigating defining moments; and, spirituality. Rey is CEO of the Nathan Cummings Foundation.

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This Week:

A Board Revolution, Or Just Improvement?
Linda Lysakowski’s book is “The Revolutionary Board.” Do you need to go that far? Or will a few tweaks suffice for your board? She shares her experience and advice around governance versus management; fundraising; CEO evaluation and support; board recruiting; the duties of loyalty, care and obedience; term limits; and, more.

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This Week:

Grants Fundraising Before You Start Writing
Byron Coke says there are four things that decide whether you should spend your limited time applying for a foundation grant: mission alignment; geographic eligibility; funding stage; and, award fit. If any one of these isn’t in alignment between your nonprofit and the funder, you’re wasting your time writing the application. Byron is the founder of Grant Fit.

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