In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Michael Thatcher shares insights from his extensive leadership experience spanning the nonprofit and technology sectors. As the CEO of Charity Navigator, the largest charity evaluator in the U.S., he provides an inside look at leading this influential organization through a period of rapid growth and digital transformation.

Touching on topics from building trust with boards to measuring nonprofit impact, Michael Thatcher offers thoughtful perspectives on leadership. He discusses the journey of evolving Charity Navigator's rating system to provide more holistic assessments focused on transparency, accountability, and tangible outcomes.

With over 200,000 charities now rated, he looks ahead to further enhancing evaluation methods and considering international expansion. Thatcher also explores trends in philanthropy and optimistically envisions greater collaboration between sectors to drive social impact.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Learn how to gain board member trust as a new CEO
• Hear how to motivate staff and maintain culture while transitioning to fully remote work
• Discover effective strategies for measuring and improving nonprofit impact
• Learn the approach behind Charity Navigator's upgraded evaluation methods assessing transparency, responsibility, and outcomes
• Gain insights on trends in philanthropy like impact investing and effective altruism
• Understand opportunities and ethical considerations for applying AI in the social sector

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