by Kari Anderson | Sep 8, 2021 | Finances, Fundraising, Gifts, legal, Organizational Planning, Policies, Recordkeeping, Tax Planning
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 on the Form 990 about conflict of interest,... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jul 2, 2021 | Board Retreat, Board Topics, Coaching Content, Evaluations, Finances, Fundraising, Leadership, legal, Organizational Planning, Policies, Recordkeeping, Staff topics, Succession Planning
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 homework and planning, you’ll be ready to respond quickly and easily. If you have an employee... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Feb 9, 2021 | Board Topics, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Policies, Recordkeeping
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 has risen to the point where the bylaws must be consulted, or that someone is pointing... Read more...
by Erica Rice | Dec 17, 2020 | Board Retreat, Board Topics, Evaluations, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Policies
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 goals and your long term vision. Then plug in, or start looking for, the... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jun 16, 2020 | Board Topics, Finances, Fundraising, Organizational Planning, Policies, Recordkeeping
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 not going to say they are the most fun part of running a non-profit. It usually requires thinking... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Nov 19, 2019 | Evaluations, Organizational Planning, Policies, Staff topics, Uncategorized
Let’s cut to the chase. Why do we dislike – and avoid – employee reviews? They are awkward. Take too much time. Yields no results or changes. Don’t know how. Have you heard (or said?) that before? Employee performance appraisal systems (the... Read more...
