For years, nonprofit Executive Directors have chased a myth: the rockstar employee.

You know the profile. It’s the mythical Senior Accountant or Finance Director who lives on coffee, works 60 hours a week, and single-handedly carries the entire weight of your organization's compliance on their back. They are the first to arrive, the last to leave, and they possess an almost supernatural tolerance for messy data, convoluted federal grant tracking, and ever-shifting board requirements.

Just like a haircut, some budget cuts can be good and others can be bad. Nonprofits that survive difficult economic times combine strategic cuts with strategic investments.

Why do nonprofits struggle to find financial support these days?
I got to have a coffee conversation about this with Ginny Waller of Waller Consulting plus a few more topics!

Most introverts and numbers people feel stress from interruptions and surprises. The more that happens in your nonprofit, the more it could impact their productivity, morale, and ability to collaborate with coworkers.

Want to ensure you can attract and retain top accounting talent? Check out these tips.

PODCAST: Want to be able to recruit and retain great administrators and accountants? Patrick Kirby and I dig into how to make sure this critical role gets covered so the rest of your nonprofit can thrive.

PODCAST. Heroic administrators, strategically navigating the pandemic and emerging stronger, and general back office tips.