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April 2008 Archive
May 7, 2008 —
MEASURING MISSION
Time: 9:16
What are inputs, outputs, or outcomes? Are all programs measurable? Why is an outcomes-focused approach a valuable communications tool for nonprofit staffs and Boards of Directors? Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Executive Director Kathleen Pritchard of the Planning Council for Health and Human Services of Milwaukee about terms, benefits, and cautions associated with measuring the mission of a nonprofit organization.
May 21, 2008 —
LEADERSHIP COACHING
Time: 8:24
A nonprofit executive’s renewed sense of mission or purpose and increased understanding of how to work with a Board are oft-cited results of the executive’s experience with an astute coach. Far from a luxury, increasing the effectiveness of a leader benefits an entire nonprofit organization. In a discussion with Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund, professional coach Angela Rester explains how, after examining various attributes, such as the leader’s style, time management, and communication, the coach helps the executive develop and practice new skills that contribute to better executive/Board interaction and teamwork.
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