Beth Kanter

MAY 25, 2023

I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab , Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the workplace. Joan Garry : Absolutely, Beth. Joan : Yes, Beth. Join us as we continue to explore the future of the nonprofit sector.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. You’re laughing, but we mean it. )

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Associations Now

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Many factors can contribute to an unproductive board, including what nonprofit consultant Joan Garry calls “dead-weight” members, or those who don’t cause trouble but don’t contribute anything either. To deal with underperforming board members, Garry suggests amending the bylaws. Another idea: annual evaluations. “I

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Beth Kanter

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

I’m a huge fan of Joan Garry’s blog and podcast. I consider the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, dispensing practical and brilliant advice to nonprofits with her wonderful sense of humor. She has packed all that into her new book, “ Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership.”

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

If you don’t already read Joan Garry’s nonprofit blog and or listen to her podcast , you should. The one thing I really admire about Joan is that she gives straight up great advice to nonprofit CEOs to improve the effectiveness of their organizations. She is a must read and a must listen.

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Beth Kanter

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Joan Garry also talks about the importance of time off for hard working nonprofit staff or else it is the express train to burnout. He offers some good reasons why: making up for working long hours all year; compensate for low pay; improve morale; and boost individuals’ resilience and productivity.

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Beth Kanter

APRIL 23, 2015

We Need New Leaders – Guest Post by Joan Garry. Widely known as the “Dear Abby” of nonprofit leadership, Joan Garry works with boards and staff as a strategic advisor, crisis manager, change agent and strategic planner. I invited to her put her thoughts into a blog post and this is the result!

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