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March 22, 2020
By Bob Harris, CAE and Bill Pawlucy, CAE Now is the time to demonstrate strength, leadership and strategy. Members expect to hear confidence and solutions from […]
December 28, 2019
A project is an activity with a specific goal in mind and a clear beginning and end. Unlike ongoing services and operations, a project will end, […]
November 5, 2019
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein. We cannot continue to do what we have done […]
July 8, 2019
In an association, CPR may restore life to an under-performing organization. In this case CPR represents a renewal of Commitment, Performance and Results.
July 4, 2019
The opportunity is to leverage data and performance measures to objectively assess what is working and what is not in your association.
July 1, 2019
“Directors should regularly ask at the board table, ‘How will we measure success on this project or event?’
June 27, 2019
At least 80% of nonprofits in America rely on volunteers for their work force. In fact, most nonprofits would not exist if not for the volunteers that serve them.
June 24, 2019
The nonprofit world is seeing a downturn in volunteerism, a squeeze on its revenue streams and rising competition. How can you be the “up periscope” for your organization to see what is ahead and to make important course changes to maintain your organization’s relevance?
June 20, 2019
Written by Bob Harris, CAE BOLD is a word frequently used in news headlines. “We need a bold plan to address guns in schools,” and, “Candidate […]
June 20, 2019
Written by Bob Harris, CAE There is no single authority for how associations operate. Every nonprofit and its board are unique. They are influenced by culture, […]
June 20, 2019
You might have heard this one at the board table, “we cannot make a profit.” Or, the always popular, “anybody can do the ED’s job.” These are the myths that are promulgating boards across the country.
January 12, 2019
Successful associations have adopted a corporate retail bundling approach and an understanding of member needs through targeting services.
January 11, 2019
In our nonprofit organizations, how do we effectively minimize these psychological biases and not ignore the true need of eliminating a program?