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Tag: Strategic Planning

16
Jan 2019

What do you want to be when you grow up?

“I used to tell people that when I grew up I was going to be a pediatrician. Why? Because I loved being around kids and I quickly learned that is was a pleasing answer for adults to hear… Now I think it is one of the most useless questions an adult an ask a child

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14
Aug 2018

Oh no! I didn’t plan for that! What do I do?

I drove into Chicago recently to pick up my son from a week-long camp. On the turnpike, there were several stretches of construction, where the signage was very clear. Slow down! Right lane closed ahead. Get over! 45 MPH! $375 minimum fine in construction zones. Both sides of the turnpike were down to one lane,

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9
Dec 2016

Finance vs. Fundraising

Every nonprofit knows both the finance and fundraising departments are critical to its success. So why does it always seem that the two departments almost never get along? Communication and understanding – or lack thereof – is typically to blame. The finance department needs a consistent monthly cash flow to ensure operations continue uninterrupted. The

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