Coaching is probably the most cost-effective and meaningful form of professional development for nonprofit executive directors because of its enduring impact—I can help you with that, as per my March missive: https://mailchi.mp/fc8d8c89e18e/hey-coach?e=4e2c209db9
Nonprofit Niche Journalism Marches On
Two stories on the transformation of the news business. Local news funded by an assessment district, like sewers? And big philanthropic support for covering indigenous issues in Australia: Could local news driven by residents who pay fees in a special service district…work? https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-australia-press-office/2018/mar/05/philanthropy-supports-journalism-initiative-with-indigenous-affairs-at-its-heart...
Nonprofit Advocacy Matters
The latest on federal, state and local government issues from the National Council of Nonprofits (BTW, I do NOT agree with their position on the Johnson Amendment): https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=1267
According to the 2018 Tech Report
How many followers should your nonprofit have on social media? How big should your email and text lists be? Some comparisons: http://techreport.ngo/2018/03/02/many-followers-ngos-social-media/
The Audacity of Ambition
Great Advice—the same advice I’ve been giving to community-based social justice nonprofits for some time now; embrace your power to fundraise and you will overcome these obstacles (call me and I can help you figure it out): http://nonprofitaf.com/2018/03/marginalized-communities-and-the-audacity-of-ambition/