Leadership Mindset Training - moves away from individual leader to a process model



Leadership Mindset  -- quite an interesting idea



Has your agency followed the same leadership paradigm since it was founded?  Have you explored new ideas, new thinking and new expectations on leadership?  In building for the future and hoping to engage those new donors who are pretty young right now -- do you wonder what successful leadership might really look like to them? 

There is plenty of information on leadership models on the web. Here is one with a different perspective.  It tells us that leadership is a shared, relational process and moves away from the dominant American model of leadership deeply rooted in individualism.

Leadership for a New Era is changing the understanding of leadership from the traditional individual model to a process model through which individuals and groups identify and act on behalf of a larger purpose.

Traditional approaches to leadership and leadership development assume that training an individual leader with appropriate knowledge and skills will result in an increase of organizational capacity which will in turn lead to better community results.

If you have some time -- take a look at the site -- it's interesting and in our new age of global thinking, it makes sense.  It is titled the Leadership Mindset for a good reason.

Cheers,
DCR

Millennials—the generation that became adults in the 90s and early 2000s. Do they have a voice in your organization?

Millennials -- a connected generation

As nonprofits struggle in this continuing difficult economy, thoughts naturally turn to the future. 

Ask yourself who represents the future of your agency?  Are you building and grooming tomorrow's leaders?  Are you engaging young people in your mission?  Are you educating the millennial generation about who you are and why you make a difference?  

Have you asked younger generations about their thoughts and hopes for your mission?  Here is a quick little article and a one-minute video that offers some insight.     http://philanthropy.com/blogs/prospecting/nonprofits-should-incorporate-millennials-sooner-rather-than-later/29395?sid=&utm_source=&utm_medium=en

Cheers,
DCR

101 Common-Sense Rules for Leaders

This is a great little cheat sheet and quick read.  These rules/tips on leadership apply to profit and nonprofit.  At the very least -- good reminders.  You will want to share it if you are grooming leaders within your organization.  Depends upon your comfort level:   http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/9jmbSw/www.focus.com/fyi/human-resources/managers-cheat-sheet-101-common-sense-rules-leaders%3F%3Fmodal%3D1

Enjoy!
DCR

Engage the next generation in your nonprofit

Excellent blog by Emily Davis on how to engage the next generation for philanthropy and volunteerism.  Find the link to the story here:  http://edaconsultingcafe.blogspot.com/

Cheers!
DCR

Asking...how and why...yes, it matters

For my nonprofit friends
Do we want to discover our asking styles; how best to make an ask; learn from experts?  Of course we do!  Great blog site, full of tips and info.  Check it out, you will like it.

Cheers,
DCR


http://www.askingmatters.com/

New measure could give state regulators more control over charities

State regulators seek greater conrol

For my nonprofit friends...

You can only access the full article through a subscription to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, but here is an eye-opening beginning paragraph and link to a draft of the measure he is talking about:

By Mark J. Fitzgibbons/ Chronicle of Philanthropy

State regulators are trying to persuade lawmakers to pass a dangerous new measure that would give them greater control over how a charity uses its money and other resources.

Regulators are pushing a new model law in the hopes that all states will adopt the same version of a new Oversight of Charitable Assets Act.  Below is a link to the draft.  It bears looking into for nonprofit boards and management staff.

http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/archives/ulc/ocaa/2010feb5%20meeting%20draft.pdf

Respectfully,
DCR

Develop a social media plan...and do it today.

Hi friends,

No social media to go
with your traditional
marketing...yawnsville

If your nonprofit hasn't jumped on the social media bandwagon that has been rolling along for quite awhile now...you are missing a huge opportunity.  Social media, for the most part, offers free avenues to promote your mission, events and vision.  What is better than free marketing?  

Does the idea of getting on to facebook or twitter or YouTube terrify you?  Do you lack staff to devote to developing it?  Surprise, I imagine there are quite a few members of your staff who are experts at it and would be excellent resources for your social media team.  Yep, it takes a team of people to create a social media plan for your organization.  The main thing you should know...this is the new communication and marketing system--if you aren't using it, your organization is already a step behind.  Ideally, your organization will have a blend of traditional and social media marketing.  

Locally, as in Kern County, CA, if you want to learn how to do it yourself, we have social media classes available at the Art's Council of Kern's Tech Arts Academy,  https://www.facebook.com/techartsacademy?ref=ts

For expertise to pull it all together for you, check out Project Social Media at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Project-Social-Media/175603195811144?ref=ts.  They can set up your fb and twitter, YouTube accounts and maintain them or you or teach you how to do it.

Another good source -- The Chronicle of Philanthropy. I have attached a link that provides good info on what other np's are doing.  Great food for thought.  http://philanthropy.com/article/Using-Social-Media-for-Annual/126201/

It really doesn't matter if your organization is large or small -- develop a social media presence -- and do it as soon as possible.  You will be giving your constituents, your organization and your investors a big, big boost.  It is bang-for-the-buck, friends.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me, toll free - 800-811-9444.  

Best wishes,
DCR