Part of planning for next year is to create a budget. Budgeting is a forward-looking process. [...]
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The primary function of a board is to make decisions. They should be making decisions that answer questions like: What is the plan? What policies do we need to support the plan? How do we monitor the plan and policies? [...] There is a common assumption that boards should fundraise. However, we think there are only four things boards are responsible for: planning, setting policy, monitoring activity, and self-management. Where or how does fundraising fit in? [...] The board is one of the more important elements of success for any organization. The more effective the board is the more it contributes to the success of the organization. It establishes the culture of the organization. In short, its performance is an important component of sustainability. Should it receive a periodic performance review? [...] “When should we do a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis?” is a question that has popped up frequently in discussions with clients. The easy answer is after the goals have been set. However, for many of our clients the logic behind that answer has been unclear. This article will explain the logic. [...] The end of the school year is here. There is a rush to complete dozens of projects. Students, teachers, and the administration all have several projects that must end in a few weeks. The opposite is true for the board. [...] What is the difference between a desire and a goal? Without a plan, more vitality, strength, and sustainability are just desires. Without a plan, how will you convince the staff, donors, referral sources, and others that you are serious, intentional, and know how to do it? Unless you write down your plan how will others follow it? Without milestones how will you know if the plan is working? [...] |
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