How to Rebuild Your Nonprofit’s Finances During COVID-19
Every nonprofit I know has experienced some kind of negative financial impact because of the pandemic. How do you rebuild your nonprofit’s finances after such a prolonged, hard hit?
Is fear holding you back?
Have you ever thought about how joining forces with another nonprofit could advance your mission and expand services faster? I’ve seen the benefits when the exploration of an alliance or merger is done well, and what happens when it isn’t.
Do you think training’s like candy?
To be effective, learning is best in small doses extended over time. It’s just how the human brain works. Yet education and training are too easily compartmentalized – like something you do on your “off” time. Worse yet, too many nonprofits consider training a treat, like candy, something extra. “If you’re good” you’ll be rewarded with an all-expense paid “training” (pseudo-vacation) to an exotic destination.
Develop a Culture of Learning
A nonprofit with a culture of continual learning provides a more effective environment for your team and your constituents. Here’s how to get started.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
This time of year I reflect on my mother—not just how much I loved her and miss her now, but how I am like her and how she influenced me as a role model. This is a big topic of course!
But I’ve realized that she was a key reason I’m working in the nonprofit sector. I was blessed with a mom who was passionate about social service. Her gentle giving soul was obvious to everyone but, she was savvy and smart too—not to be dismissed as “just a softy” as many women were in her day.
Mom was gone as I was just starting out on my nonprofit journey. But she is with me and has been all along the way.
How about you?