Thanks for stopping by the Incite! Blog. To be honest, I’m good at what I do now because I messed up a lot along the way. I’ve got the bumps, bruises, and tales from the trenches to prove it. Luckily, I learned from the nonprofit battlefield and this is the place where I can make sure other nonprofit leaders don’t make the same mistakes.
News, tips and resources from Incite!
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 on the Form 990 about conflict of interest,...
Strategic Board Recruitment: Why having a pulse just doesn’t cut it anymore as a board member.
Spoiler alert: A high-functioning board of directors is not only essential to meeting legal requirements; it’s also critical in helping your nonprofit achieve its goals and mission. The effectiveness of your board’s performance depends on strategically identifying the...
Conference Season is here!
Join me at a nonprofit conference this year! Let me know if you'll be attending. We'll set up a time to meet and I can remind you to register for my session or keynote. Idaho Nonprofit Center: 8/31- 9/2. Growing Together Utah Nonprofits Association: 9/21-9/23: Regroup...
Hire Interim to Hire Smart
If you’re on a nonprofit board, you may have been sitting at the table when an Executive Director resigned (or left under other circumstances). Did your mouth go dry? Were you thinking of things that no one but the Executive Director knew? Did you wonder if the...
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 homework and planning, you’ll be ready to respond quickly and easily. If you have an employee...
Productivity in the Zoom Era, Part 2
Last week, I posted about some ways we can keep using video conferencing without burnout and bad habits. This week, I’m focusing on the details and what you can do to be more effective and present 15, 10 and 5 minutes before your meeting. 15 minutes before your...
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