by Jeff Smith | Mar 11, 2026 | Board Governance
Someone just asked you to join a nonprofit board. It’s flattering, and your instinct might be to say yes right away. But nonprofit board service is a real commitment, and it’s worth slowing down and asking a few questions before you agree to anything....
by Jeff Smith | Jan 21, 2026 | Nonprofit Strategy
It’s January, which means new year energy and fresh starts, but it also means we’re in the second half of the fiscal year for most nonprofits. Budget conversations are coming, strategic planning may be on the horizon, and if you’re like most...
by Jeff Smith | Oct 17, 2025 | LEGO® Serious Play®
“Wait, You Want Me to Bring LEGO Bricks to a Board Meeting?” What would you think if I told you that I facilitate strategic planning sessions with LEGO bricks? “Isn’t that for kids?” Or maybe, “Are we really going to...
