Budgeting Is Difficult

Many nonprofit board members dislike budget discussions. Their dislike and discomfort make the process difficult. […]

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The Best Investment

The best investment is talent. Buy it or build it. Either way it is the best use of your nonprofit’s money. […]

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A New Use for Surveys

Most of the time nonprofits use surveys to uncover problems, determine satisfaction, and fine-tune systems. Surveys also help increase support. […]

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Why a 3-Year Budget Makes Sense

Creating the annual budget for a nonprofit is usually a time consuming activity. The thought of creating a three-year budget can seem overwhelming. […]

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Transformation – Why Does It Matter?

There are two times to transform a nonprofit. The first is when a budget deficit occurs. The second is when the senior leader changes. […]

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Cuts in Next Year’s Budget

For many nonprofits, it is time to develop a budget for the next fiscal year. What do you do if you had a deficit this year? […]

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Necessary Support

Gathering support is often the overlooked precursor to a successful project. The excitement and passion for the project often cause nonprofits to start projects before all of the prospective supporters know the project exists. […]

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What Is the Priority?

Most nonprofits say that the mission and the clients are the primary priority. Do their actions authenticate their words? […]

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Authentic Message

Every nonprofit says the clients and the mission are important, but do the actions of the leadership underscore the message? […]

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Core Competence

In a highly competitive environment that is changing rapidly, focusing on core competencies usually results in a slow decline rather than long-term success. […]

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