Living in a Bubble

I’ve been living in a bubble.  I attended a seminar by an attorney who works with nonprofits, talking to other… more

10 December 2012 by susandetwiler Governance Management Mission Nonprofit Philanthropy

Don’t Worry, Be Happy? Bah!

In 1988, Bobby McFerrin released a song that drove me absolutely nuts. “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” Just ask my husband.… more

8 July 2012 by susandetwiler Management Nonprofit Uncategorized

Do you really need a board?

“Do you really need a Board or does having one just lead to more chaos…?” A few months back, this… more

8 May 2012 by susandetwiler Governance Management Mission Nonprofit Philanthropy

Machiavelli was Right

Niccolo Machiavelli was right, when he said. There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct,… more

20 March 2012 by susandetwiler Governance Management Nonprofit Uncategorized

When Good Intentions Get Derailed

When good intentions get derailed. I’m on the board of a nonprofit contemplating a new initiative, and it’s been taking… more

6 March 2012 by susandetwiler Governance Management Nonprofit Uncategorized