Being an executive director can be rewarding and exciting.
You get to serve extraordinary people. You have the opportunity to make a big impact.
But … you’ve discovered there is a steep learning curve and little emotional support. This is a complex leadership role and you don’t feel prepared.
Discover the 4 Tips for
Running Your Nonprofit
Without Getting Run Down
You’re not used to working for a board and funders have many demands. People expect miracles on a shoestring budget. You feel lonely, unappreciated, and overwhelmed.
You need strategies to help you with time management, interpersonal relationships, and achieving your goals without getting burned out. I know firsthand the complexities of meeting the budget, working for a board, and running the programs while keeping the vision in mind.
With 2 business degrees, 6 certifications, and 25 years of nonprofit experience, I am uniquely qualified to mentor, advise, and coach executive directors.
I created Mission Possible Strategies to help you strategically run your nonprofit so the job doesn’t run you down.
You can do this!
Lisa’s Professional Background and Education
- 25 years of experience in nonprofits
- BBA and MPA, University of Texas
- Nonprofit Certifications
- Excellence in Leadership and Management, Society for Nonprofits
- Strategic Planning, Central Indiana Community Foundation
- Marketing and Fund Development, University of Richmond
- Grant Writing, Grantsmanship Center
- Board Consulting, BoardSource
- Certified Professional Coach, The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching
When Lisa isn’t coaching EDs, she enjoys bridge, traveling, and playing the piano. She is a certified scuba diver, tap dancer, and 1940’s movie buff. She lives with her partner and their cat, Tilly C.
