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We're Looking for Someone Humble
If your organization is drafting a job description and reaches for "humble," pause and ask: what behavior are we actually trying to describe?

TrudyS
7 days ago7 min read
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Beyond Burnout and Decision Fatigue
For nonprofit leaders, this mental exhaustion doesn't just happen at home. It's the fog that sets in by Wednesday afternoon, the reason you can't quite focus in that 4 p.m. meeting, and the invisible weight that makes even small choices feel overwhelming.

TrudyS
Feb 236 min read
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Planning Now for a Better Nonprofit Board
One of the most critical strategic decisions nonprofit leaders face is determining what type of board will best serve their organization. The answer isn't one-size-fits-all, and often, the most effective approach involves elements of multiple models.

TrudyS
Jan 269 min read
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The Emotional Caretaking Burden of CEO Leadership
As CEO, you become the default container for every emotional overflow in the organization.

TrudyS
Jan 192 min read
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Your Complete Guide to Starting a Nonprofit in Washington State
Before You Start: Is a Nonprofit the Right Fit?

TrudyS
Dec 29, 20254 min read
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The Leadership Practice You're Missing: Why Rest Isn't Radical—It's Required
As nonprofit leaders, we regularly pour time and resources into planning retreats for our organizations, yet rarely give ourselves even a fraction of that time to reflect on our leadership.

TrudyS
Dec 1, 20255 min read
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The Top Nonprofit Mistakes That Sabotage Your Mission (And How to Fix Them)
Running a nonprofit is hard enough without tripping over preventable mistakes

TrudyS
Dec 27, 20213 min read
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