The North Star Metric
Join our Senior Partner and President, Carmen Reis, as she discusses the North Star Metric.
The danger of the “Well-Meaning” but Toxic Board Member or Volunteer….
From the title you knew who I was talking about didn’t you? You know, that volunteer or board member who “means well”, the “I have…
Can I Pay My Non-Profit or Charity Board Directors?
Entering into the murky waters of this question always makes me very nervous. In truth, there is no clear answer to this question and it…
Difficult Board and ED Relationships…
Nearly every ED has had at least one “difficult” board and by contrast nearly every board has had times when they have difficulties with an…
Why Standardized Grant Reporting Metrics Don’t Always Work…
One of the things I hated most when I used to work with and in the non-profit sector, was completing reports for funders. Some post-project…
The North Star: How to Create Measurable Passion in Our Organizations
More than a decade ago, I remember being in a strategic planning session, and we were tasked with crafting mission and vision statements for the…
Why Non-Profits Need an Organizational North Star
In my past life as a Consultant, I remember often working with organizations to develop and implement strategic plans, to identify metrics and to develop…
I’m a Treasurer on a Non-Profit Board. Now What???
Early on in my career, I was asked to be a treasurer of a nonprofit board of directors. At the time, I was on maternity…
Why Stopping Your Program Intake May Be The Best Way to Help Others (and your Organization)…
A recent conversation with a nonprofit colleague struck a chord deep inside me. We were talking about a recent program that he had funded by…
15 Red Flags for Your Auditor
Join our Senior Partner and President, Carmen Reis, as she discusses 15 Red Flags your Auditor looks for.