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Real Progress Requires Intention: What Do You Want to Achieve in 2020 for Your Nonprofit?

Real Progress Requires Intention: What Do You Want to Achieve in 2020 for Your Nonprofit?

By: Melissa Lagowski CEO/Founder/Queen Bee Big Buzz Idea Group In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, December can fly by quickly and it is the New Year before we realize it. For many executive directors and nonprofit leaders, December may be no busier than the rest of the year. But this month, do something special for yourself. Carve out some time when you can be alone without the interruptions of your team, your Board or your email. Turn off your phone and truly focus on your thoughts for an extended period of time. This is an ideal time to...

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