Aug 17, 2021 | Announcements
When is the last time you talked with a friend or acquaintance about your nonprofit’s work? Sometimes such a conversation starts organically or almost by accident, but as a board member you can be intentional about discussing causes you believe in. You don’t have to...
Jul 27, 2021 | Announcements
Recently I overheard two gentlemen (I’ll call Harry and George) talking about their service on a local nonprofit board of directors. They voiced some basic concerns and confusion about their duties to the organization in terms of the financial reports and...
Jun 22, 2021 | Announcements
One board member of a regional organization dedicated to providing guide dogs for the visually impaired suggested that the group branch out to include production of a healthy dog food product. Another board member said he heard of a new grant that would fund provision...
Jun 4, 2021 | Announcements
Is your nonprofit planning to reopen soon? Have you planned how the work schedule and environment will be different? Most importantly, have you discussed this with your employees so they know what to expect? This insightful article from Harvard Business Review will...
Apr 13, 2021 | Announcements
Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-WI) was outraged when he toured the major oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara in August of 1969. Nelson also went away that day impressed with the many people who rallied to clean up the mess. Witnessing the miles and miles of beaches...
