New Article on CausePlanet.com: Four Considerations for Nonprofit Organizational Relevance

Part one of my latest article on organizational relevance for nonprofit organizations has been posted on CausePlanet.   Here is an exerpt:

Relevance is a word that has been tossed around a lot lately, both for the nonprofit sector as a whole and within individual organizations. Many nonprofit leaders have been considering their organization’s place in a world that is being rapidly redefined by technology, the impact of the economic downturn and demographic shifts. This, I believe, is a good thing. However, an all too common response to the “Will we continue to be relevant?” question seems to be turning inward, doing a quick review of all the things an organization is doing well, and then proudly reporting to constituents that, “Yes, we are relevant. More relevant than ever.” 

Want to read the whole thing?  Check it out on CausePlanet. 

What do you think will be the top considerations for continued organizational relevance?  What is your organization doing to ensure continued relevance (or leadership) in your field?  I’d love to hear your thoughts.