Revolutionizing Nonprofit Operations: 4 Tips
Revolutionizing Nonprofit Operations: 4 Tips to Modernize Outdated Systems “A bad system will beat a good person every time.”– W. Edwards Deming I was talking with a friend a while […]
Creating Strong Sustainable Relationships with Contractors
In my last post, we talked about why your organization needs contractors and how they can be a huge support to many nonprofits.
NONPROFIT BOARD GOVERNANCE
Have you ever looked at another nonprofit organization with a hint of envy? You know the organization that makes it look easy. Their messaging is on point. They are a […]
Time for your Nonprofit’s Midyear Checkup
It’s summertime and believe it or not that means 2022 is halfway over. Don’t panic! Early in my nonprofit career, I associated summer with a little slowdown. People were traveling […]
Are you playing chicken with your 501c3 status?
We are nearing the 20th anniversary of the enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The WHAT? The act, which focuses on financial transparency and corporate accountability, addresses specific questions relating to nonprofits […]
Building Scaffolding for your Freedom
You can often catch me saying “Hope is not a strategy” and “structure gives you freedom” What do these KariCatchPhrases actually mean? It means that when you do the hard […]
Why it’s important to review your bylaws. Before March 31.
What happens when bylaws are mentioned in a board meeting? Dread and confusion? Recoil and retreat? When bylaws are mentioned, it usually means one of two things: that a conflict […]
You CAN recruit board members for a high-performing board! PART 2
Having the right board members with the right skill set helps your nonprofit achieve its strategic goals. Before throwing out names, think about what your organization needs, your short term […]
DEVELOP A USABLE AND CURRENT CONTINGENCY PLAN
Contingency plan. Lots of people (read: your colleagues) don’t think about this until they need one. Let me guess- you might have needed one in the last 3 months? I’m […]
Take the EWWW Out From Performance Review
Employee performance appraisal systems (the dreaded annual review) tend to get a bad rap. After all, who hasn’t heard about — or experienced — a bad performance appraisal? At worst, an annual review can feel like an ambush, a morale killer or a complete waste of time for staff. But when we do this correctly, effective performance appraisals can empower your team and improve your group’s ability to fulfill its mission.
