Planning Strategies for Non-Profits
Over the past few months, I’ve talked to several non-profit organizations about what it takes to break down silos that impede work. In my experience, the most effective solutions are tailored to the organization...
In my blog post Data-Driven Decision-Making: A Review of RSM’s webinar, I discussed the importance of gathering external data to complement internal data for decision-making. This post provides a quick overview of market research...
Recently, I had a rather heated debate with a board member who believes there is no value to actively considering ethnic diversity in the board recruitment process. I must confess, I was taken aback....
On May 25, the CPA firm RSM hosted an online CPE program on data-driven decision-making for nonprofits entitled “Utilize Your Data to Drive Better Decision-Making.” Past AICPA Chair Ernie Almonte recommended the program in...
Welcome to the Marketing Performance Evaluation. The original version of this tool was published in Marketing Management for Non-Marketing Managers: Improving Returns on Marketing Investments. It was designed for non-marketing executives tasked with overseeing...
Last week, technology giant IBM made news when it announced that it was “quietly dismantling” its historically successful telecommuting program. In this article in The Mercury News, writer Rex Crum reports that the company...
Planning important meetings or a board retreat? Make sure fidget toys are part of your supply arsenal. “Mom, do you know what a fidget spinner is?” my son asked me one day. “Do you...
My last blog post addressed volunteer recruitment. This blog post discusses the 10 actions every nonprofit should take to retain volunteers. Employee turnover is expensive. A study released by the Society for Human Resource...
Almost every nonprofit wants to recruit more volunteers. This blog post will walk you through the 7 steps you must take to build a compelling recruiting plan. Last week was National Volunteer Week in...
In the past few weeks, I’ve facilitated strategic planning discussions with two different organizations, both of which included the development of new vision statements. The process made me reflect on both the importance of...
The Upturn Strategies blog provides practical advice to non-profit board members and executives trying to improve their strategic planning processes. For the past 18 years, the author, Heather Fitzpatrick, has facilitated strategic planning process for both for-profit and non-profit entities.
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