Mar 3, 2024 | Announcements
Over 500 people filled the Santa Barbara Hilton Ballroom a rainy March morning, each one still a little sleepy from rising so early to get a good parking place and be inspired by the Westmont President’s Breakfast speaker, Richard Haass. As Westmont President, Gayle...
Dec 14, 2022 | Announcements
What are the chances of someone embezzling funds from your nonprofit? Most board and staff members think the possibility is remote for their organization. “Our people are so committed to our mission and work so hard, they would never take funds that don’t belong to...
Dec 13, 2022 | Announcements
Discover how to keep your meetings on track. Read this Harvard Business Review article from January 5, 2022 by Joel Schwartzberg Too many meeting leaders think their job ends when the meeting starts orthat they merely serve as note-taker and “agenda police.” But, as...
Dec 13, 2022 | Announcements
When many people think of today’s focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) they think of stock market investments. Beginning in the 1960s, some investors promoted the idea of investing in companies that work to improve the world and their communities. They...
Nov 6, 2022 | Announcements
“I would really like to serve on a nonprofit board of directors,” Hector said sheepishly. “But do you think anyone would want me?” Hector was a young professional working as a relationship manager in a local bank. He had asked to meet with me to find out if I thought...
Nov 6, 2022 | Announcements
Many of my articles focus on recommendations for nonprofit board best practices. While it is important for board members to know their roles and responsibilities, it is equally critical that they realize what to avoid. Today’s article will tell you about a board that...
