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Cut Your HR Time!
Human resources management is often one of the biggest surprises for executive directors. In the non-profit world, we usually come into our roles because of expertise in our sectors. That expertise...
What is a zero-dollar line item?
Non-profit operating budgets need to be flexible to respond quickly to changes, especially at year-end. Executive directors struggle to create the perfect annual budget that includes everything the...
Buy your own darn gift.
Recently, I explained to my team, that I experience a sort of emotional rollercoaster after an event or planning session. Initially, I’m excited, energized, and filled with hope about the...
A better way to evaluate the Executive...
When the operating year is over and it is time to conduct the executive director’s evaluation, many non-profit boards seemingly forget how to operate as a governing group. They pull out dusty...