5 Key Factors to Being a Successful “Solo” #Nonprofit #Leader

There are a number of nonprofit organizations with one staff person. This applies to organizations that have recently launched and organizations that have been around for a while. The reasons some organizations have a lone employee vary from the lack of resources, to a strategic decision to have a single staff person, to attrition, and much more. Regardless of the reason your organization has a single employee, you still want to be successful. There are five key factors you need to keep in mind as you pursue success during your tenure as the “solo” leader. 1. Manage your time As the saying goes; time is money. It is important to remember that the operations of your organization depend on your dedication and availability. With that in mind, you must accept the fact that your time will be limited. As the leader of a startup, you must live in reality so you don’t waste your time doing things that will not benefit your organization. 2. Be patient with yourself Patience is the key to success in everything in life. You must have self-patience in order be tolerant with others. Good things come to those who wait and it is not any different in running a nonprofit. You cannot expect to plant a tree today and reap the fruits tomorrow. It takes time to grow your nonprofit. 3. Focus on what you’re doing and the why As you launch your nonprofit, expect to get a lot of opinions from a lot of people. Sometimes their opinions can kill your dreams prematurely if you are not focused. You have to believe in your abilities to turn things round even when they seem impossible. Don't be swayed by negative minded people. Never forget that your organization thrives on your decision making. Never allow yourself to be easily distracted by unimportant things. 4. Be optimistic about the goals of the organization Your organization, it's mission, and whom it serves is unique and you should never compare it with others. Be flexible and willing to make adjustments as you learn more information instead of comparing your organization with similarly nonprofits. But more importantly, remain optimistic about your plan and the goals you want to achieve. You will face challenges, but do not allow yourself to give up without a fight. 5. Diversify your funding resources This is a very important factor in influencing the success or failure of your nonprofit. Remain vigilant in indenturing multiple ways of generating revenues to support the organization. This will allow your business to grow without draining it.

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5 Key Factors to Being a Successful “Solo” #Nonprofit #Leader is an episode from Faith and Leadership w/ Dr. William Clark by Dr. William P. Clark.

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This episode was published on May 31, 2016.

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