Are Nonprofits Heeding Danger Warnings?
December 17, 2013
What are the consequences of choosing to ignore imminent dangers? Nonprofits should heed the warnings being given.
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What are the consequences of choosing to ignore imminent dangers? Nonprofits should heed the warnings being given.
Nationally known charities and causes can have a public relations or fundraising blitz that dominates all publicity outlets. Thousands of volunteers respond and huge amounts of money are collected. Meanwhile a local nonprofit with a purpose that is equally worthwhile can struggle to get the support it needs just to keep going.
Bring focus to your nonprofit by answering these action-purposed questions.
Nonprofit planning: There are as many excuses not to do it as there are rewards in getting it done.
Is your organization willing to honestly assess its performance, challenge current practices, and take action on changes needed for a sustainable future?
Regardless of how large or small a challenge is, putting off taking action only makes the situation worse.
Lately, I’ve come to appreciate Girl Scouts for another reason: they wisely undertook the process to rediscover their identity and purpose.
You are competing for volunteers and dollars. The top quality experience you provide will elevate your organization above the others.
As a nonprofit leader, chances are you know the difficulties you will face in the year ahead. You are fully aware of the obstacles that must be overcome to successfully achieve your mission.
The game plan used by Les Richter is a good one to follow for nonprofit leaders dealing with today’s tough challenges.
What are the consequences of choosing to ignore imminent dangers? Nonprofits should heed the warnings being given.
Nationally known charities and causes can have a public relations or fundraising blitz that dominates all publicity outlets. Thousands of volunteers respond and huge amounts of money are collected. Meanwhile a local nonprofit with a purpose that is equally worthwhile can struggle to get the support it needs just to keep going.
Bring focus to your nonprofit by answering these action-purposed questions.
Nonprofit planning: There are as many excuses not to do it as there are rewards in getting it done.
Is your organization willing to honestly assess its performance, challenge current practices, and take action on changes needed for a sustainable future?
Regardless of how large or small a challenge is, putting off taking action only makes the situation worse.
Lately, I’ve come to appreciate Girl Scouts for another reason: they wisely undertook the process to rediscover their identity and purpose.
You are competing for volunteers and dollars. The top quality experience you provide will elevate your organization above the others.
As a nonprofit leader, chances are you know the difficulties you will face in the year ahead. You are fully aware of the obstacles that must be overcome to successfully achieve your mission.
The game plan used by Les Richter is a good one to follow for nonprofit leaders dealing with today’s tough challenges.
