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Emily Sterling

Emily Sterling

Why do nonprofits cycle through so many CEOs?

It seems every week I hear horror stories of nonprofits that have multiple CEOs cycle through in the span of a few short years. Imagine for…

Jun 11

Jun 11

Emily Sterling

Been putting off CEO succession planning? Here’s how to get started . . .

As organizations move into greater maturity it becomes increasingly important to have both emergency and long-term succession plans.

Oct 20, 2020

Oct 20, 2020

Emily Sterling

Do You Know how to Breathe?

In times of prolonged distress, has your body forgotten how to breathe?

Jun 17, 2020

Jun 17, 2020

Emily Sterling

Glass Balls and Rubber Balls

When juggling a seemingly endless number of priorities, how do you manage?

Jun 17, 2020

Jun 17, 2020

Emily Sterling

Trade your Cleverness for Bewilderment — Rumi

Are you jumping to conclusions, or staying curious and open?

Jun 17, 2020

Jun 17, 2020

Emily Sterling

On the Topic of Restructuring — A Series. Part 5: Productive (and less so) Roles for Funders

How funders can best support grantees who are explore restructuring options

Jun 14, 2020

Jun 14, 2020

Emily Sterling

On the Topic of Restructuring — A Series. Part 4: Misses

The biggest “blind spots” when nonprofits are looking at restructuring options

Jun 14, 2020

Jun 14, 2020

Emily Sterling

On the Topic of Restructuring — A Series. Part 3: Methods

In this installment of our restructuring series, we get into the “how” of assessing your community’s needs, your current state, and options

Jun 10, 2020

Jun 10, 2020

Emily Sterling

On the Topic of Restructuring — A Series. Part 2: Models

As nonprofits and funders explore options for moving forward productively, we encourage exploring the full range of models available

Jun 10, 2020

Jun 10, 2020

Emily Sterling

On the Topic of Restructuring — A Series. Part 1: Mindset

As funders and nonprofits navigate “What next?” — thoughts on shifting negative mindsets about acquisitions, mergers and restructuring

Jun 10, 2020

Jun 10, 2020

Emily Sterling

Emily Sterling

I advise philanthropists so they can give better; coach social impact leaders so they can execute better; and bring them together in interesting ways.

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