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The Story of Self: From Why Not to Why? Unpacking my path to becoming an advocate for the non-profit sector
And as I followed this path, I started wondering, Why? Why do we tie non-profits to notions of the corporate world and its systems? Why do we think profit-making organizations will solve climate issues? Why do we think innovation will only be pursued if there is a profit motive when non-profits innovate constantly?
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The Point of Policies: the case for writing things down
Why do non-profits need written policies? Like many things in the world of this sector, senior staff and volunteer Boards often have vague ideas about what policies are needed, why they are important, and how they should be utilized. And yet organizations seem to...
10 ways to use a strategic plan
Loads of people tell us a strategic plan is important but they rarely tell you why and Bizsplainers have no real idea how it can help a non-profit. Here is my take on how to use it so you and your peeps can have an idea of why it is helpful.
The Story of Self: From Why Not to Why? Unpacking my path to becoming an advocate for the non-profit sector
And as I followed this path, I started wondering, Why? Why do we tie non-profits to notions of the corporate world and its systems? Why do we think profit-making organizations will solve climate issues? Why do we think innovation will only be pursued if there is a profit motive when non-profits innovate constantly?
Governing with Purpose
Governing with Purpose: Decision-making as an organizational pursuit.The term ‘governance’ has been equated with Board of Directors in the non-profit world – a problematic inheritance of the dominating corporate culture. But the concept actually means decision-making,...