One of the most misunderstood components of any nonprofit organization is the board of directors. Nonprofits typically base board member selection on two things: the candidate’s interest in the organization’s mission and the size of the candidate’s...
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When it comes to nonprofits, strategic planning is often one of the biggest things sitting on an organization’s back burner. It usually goes something like this: you know the benefits of strategic planning, but you also have a million other things that...
Despite what many business owners would like to believe, instances of fraud often crop up when we least expect. Even the best of us can miss the signs of a fraudster in our midst, and as the size of a company increases, so do number of places a fraudster...
Having helped many nonprofits with strategic planning over the years, I’ve heard the gauntlet of excuses as to why organizations don’t have a strategic plan. Ranging from objections based on size, perceived need and even the occasional “been there, done...