Management
Management is an art. It’s the process of figuring out how to allocate resources to get the work done, and stewarding those resources effectively.
Management is the place where plans and reality crash headlong into each other, where you make constant adjustments and re-adjustments to bring a vision to life.
Because we know that how you do your work is as important as the work you do, The Organizer explores all aspects of organizational management. From humans to technology, we ask and answer questions that affect organization everywhere.
The secret to more effective meetings
Give every item on your agenda a purpose. Use these tags so people know how to engage: FYI, Decision, Feedback, Workshop.
Can AI teach us about training humans?
What would happen if we showed the same level of enthusiasm for training people as we’re showing for training AI? You can test for yourself.
Yes, even nonprofits need to pay attention to employee engagement
Engagement is an indicator of thriving organizations. When we feel engaged at work, we can create impact for years.
Three forces affecting nonprofits in 2025 (and how to respond to change)
You can’t control the world, but you have power over your response to politics, misinformation, the affordability crisis.
Resilience: Don’t forget to sing when you win
Changes and setbacks are inevitable. Build resilience by celebrating success whenever you can.
Succession: Real power beyond the drama
The nonprofit world offers purpose, but not wealth, fame, or security; this sets the stage for nonprofit turnover dynamics | The Organizer #80
Digital capacity and you
What we do hasn’t changed very much in the last century. How we do it has changed enormously.
Time budgets: what to do when you can’t do it all
Time is the most important resource, and it’s finite. Try using a time budget to protect precious time. | The Organizer #65
Nonprofit management best practices
Management is not something people are born knowing how to do. Nonprofit management best practices are learned.
How to ask for nonprofit discounts
As your organization grows, you’ll need more and more software. Ask for discounts to avoid breaking the bank.
To keep great employees, talk to them
Discussing your employees’ visions for their futures with your organization will help them design the future they want.
Human resources management and social impact
Good human resources management means keeping your mission and values in mind. Because how we do our work matters.