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Can you imagine trying to start a new non-profit during a Recession? In recent months, I have been fortunate to be engaged by a number of new nonprofits who have just received their 501(C) 3 certification and want to get their new creation off to a good start. In these difficult financial times, when many [...]

HOW TO UTILIZE A CONSENT AGENDA In the last blog I introduced the concept of a Consent Agenda. This blog will deal with how to utilize it and how to introduce the idea to the board. How does it work? 1. Committee chairs are told they have to write reports to the board and have [...]

So many times I hear staff and board members complaining that they can’t get volunteers to do what they promised to do.  I believe there are several reasons why we are often disappointed when commitments made are not commitments kept.  Three critical factors can keep volunteers motivated and assure that decisions that are made are [...]