The Pocket COO
Rebecca WhiteA newsletter and private membership about nonprofit leadership, how to get a workday you love in a sector otherwise defined by overload, plus focused support for first-time execs.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 72 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
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Growth Without Readiness = Danger Zone
You know that feeling when your week is just on its own wild trajectory, and you have seemingly no control over its pace? Your calendar is full, but not with the things you thought you’d be working on.
The one strategy block you tried to...
My 100-Day Plan Missed the Most Important Part of Being a First-Time Executive Director
My biggest mistake as a first-time Executive Director wasn’t about money, strategy, or management.
It was about roles and responsibilities. Specifically, the Board of Directors, and my choice not to learn what their role really was.
Befor...
When Everything Feels Urgent, Look for the Pattern
You’re leading a complex machine. That’s the part no one really explains to first‑time Executive Directors. Seasoned execs likely learned it the hard way. I know I did.
On paper, your role looks like a list of responsibilities. In your ac...
Positive Constraints as Strategy
The nonprofit sector is notorious for operating under tight budgets, constant pressure for immediate results, and deeply complex problems. Stepping into this environment often feels like inheriting a culture of permanent overload.
Calenda...
Welcome to The Pocket COO
If you’re a nonprofit Executive Director feeling the weight of leadership, that pull to serve the mission boldly but wrestling with chaos, board drama, or endless operations draining your energy, this Pocket COO was built for you.
Think o...
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