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Alternatives to Strategic Planning at Nonprofits
By staking too much on strategic planning, nonprofits often neglect other tools for making decisions, moving organizations, or learning.
In Defense of Strategic Planning: A Rebuttal
Consultant Mike Allison provides a defense of strategic planning for the nonprofit sector in rebuttal to a prior Blue Avocado article.
Strategic Planning: Failures and Alternatives
When recessions happen, many nonprofits can’t move forward on strategic plans. Jan Masaoka explores what nonprofits can do instead.
Where Should the Board Chair, the ED, the Staff Sit?
Where everyone sits reflects organizational philosophy, and is a strong message to all about authority, participation, and the board’s role.
Grantseeker’s Guide to Foundation Affinity Groups
Foundation affinity groups can appear to be secretive at first. Let Rick Cohen show you how to navigate them to help your nonprofit.
Finding the Right Nonprofit Board to Join
Questions to ask yourself before seeking a board, and then how to find the right next opportunity for making a difference.
Stick With Old Media: Not Cool But it Works
In the age of social media, Holly Minch dares to defy the Twitter evangelists and make the case for the power of traditional print and radio.
Meaningful Budget Work by the Board
The board has some important perspectives to bring to the discussion of the budget. Here some questions that take advantage of the board’s diverse community perspectives and the finance staff’s knowledge and skill.
What is Micromanagement and What Isn’t?
As an executive director, what can feel like micromanagement from members of your board can be a symptom of larger problems.
Five Tips for Better Board Packets
Packets can give more than information, if done right, they can improve board confidence in the staff and in the board-staff relationship.