What is a small non-profit to do when the big guys keep stealing their awesome, well-trained staff members? Many smaller non-profits recruit younger staff with lots of enthusiasm, but little,... read more →
Human resources is a specialized designation that takes years of study and experience to complete. Yet many smaller non-profits are managing their most valuable assets with little or no training.... read more →
bean count·er - noun informal derogatory a person, typically an accountant or bureaucrat, perceived as placing excessive emphasis on controlling expenditure and budgets. Google Dictionary Whether you are writing about... read more →
Many boards and CEOs spend countless hours analyzing what the agency is spending its money on, without investing a minute on how the agency protects it. This changes when... read more →
For many NPO’s and their leaders, the quest to make the world a better place is relentless. The push to provide more service often comes at the expense of future... read more →
Recently the Non-Profit Times published the results of a study showing that most non-profits in the United States are deficient in leadership. This is likely mirrored here in Canada where... read more →
There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation - veneer isn't worth anything. George Washington Carver
Your smaller agency wants to get into fund raising, so you should hire a Director of Development…right? I say, think again. Check in with agencies that have done this. Have... read more →
Diversity of opinion is the objective of a Boards of Directors. If we only wanted one opinion we would simply have one director and follow their advice. However, one opinion... read more →