How Smart Tech Is Transforming Nonprofits
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Automation and AI can free up staff in fundraising, communications, finance, and service delivery efforts.
Reimagine Your Nonprofit to Survive the Crisis
Harvard Business
JUNE 1, 2020
Four key areas to focus on: impact, people, finances, and community.
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Consultants – A dime a dozen for MBA Applications
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
With thousands of management consultants applying to top MBA programs each year, consulting is one of the most overrepresented candidate pools, alongside finance. Whether through volunteering or working with a nonprofit, these experiences offer unique perspectives.
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Nonprofit Website Mistakes: Lack of Transparency
The Nonprofit Consultant
JULY 25, 2008
When people talk about mistakes nonprofits make with their websites, the first thing that comes to mind is usually either no direct donate button from the front page, or an unclear mission statement. I'm talking about your finances, your governance, and your management of the public trust. First off, what do I mean by "transparency?"
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Top Three Takeaways from the Nonprofit Overhead Challenge
The Nonprofit Consultant
OCTOBER 28, 2014
Overhead, of course, is shorthand for what nonprofits spend on general management and oversight, fundraising, and membership development. Last Friday, I attended Stronger Together , a conference produced in collaboration by CalNonprofits, CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, and Nonprofits'' Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC).
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Top 15 Capacity Planning Tools for Your Business [2024]
Epicflow
JULY 5, 2024
ClickTime is suitable for consultancies, government organizations, architecture and engineering firms, IT and software development companies, marketing & advertising agencies, nonprofit organizations, universities and higher education institutions.
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Career Launchpad: The value of joining an MBB Firm
Tom Spencer
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
My friends at MBB firms have unique opportunities, such as travelling the world on client projects, participating in secondments at external nonprofits, or pursuing their MBAs in the US or Europe. healthcare, technology, finance), allowing you to develop expertise in multiple areas.
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Bridgespan Non-Profit Consulting Interviews and Culture
Management Consulted
DECEMBER 7, 2014
Bridgespan was birthed out of Bain’s desire to expand its support of nonprofits. In 2003, Bridgespan created the “Bridgestar” initiative to focus on leadership development and to help professionals transition into nonprofit careers. Nonprofit Job Board. BRIDGESPAN HISTORY .
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Nonprofit Mergers & Alliances: An interview with Thomas A. McLaughlin (part two)
The Nonprofit Consultant
JULY 22, 2010
Thomas McLaughlin is Vice President for Consulting Services for the Nonprofit Finance Fund, a nationally recognized expert on nonprofit mergers and alliances, having consulting in over 200 such collaborations, and the author of the excellent and indispensable volume Nonprofit Mergers & Alliances , now in its second edition.
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Why the U.S. Needs More Worker-Owned Companies
Harvard Business
AUGUST 8, 2018
Third, as a result of strong performances by worker- and employee-owned companies, it is becoming easier for workers to overcome arguably the biggest hurdle to worker buyouts: financing. Already, U.S. Already, U.S. And companion bills developed to enable the U.S. To encourage worker buyouts, more awareness-raising initiatives are required.
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Joining a Nonprofit Board of Directors: The Why and How of It
The Nonprofit Consultant
JUNE 21, 2006
Perhaps you have had some experience giving your time and efforts to local nonprofit organizations, but find something lacking in the experience. This article will introduce you to a higher level of community involvement: joining a nonprofit Board of Directors.
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The Power of Zilch: An interview with Nancy Lublin
The Nonprofit Consultant
AUGUST 16, 2010
One of my pet peeves has always been when well-meaning, but somewhat clueless outsiders tell us in the nonprofit sector that we need to be "more businesslike." Her lessons and leadership are great examples, not just for business leaders, but also for our peers in the nonprofit world. But my readers are all in the nonprofit sector.
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How Many Board Members?
The Nonprofit Consultant
JUNE 23, 2010
This is a question that came up in a conversation last week, and from time to time; "What is the appropriate size for a nonprofit board of directors?" The generally accepted number for most small- to mid-sized nonprofits is 9-14 members. Are other unaddressed issues (poor finances, staff trouble) scaring away the liability conscious?
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69 What are the critical characteristics a board of directors needs to succeed?
The Nonprofit Consultant
OCTOBER 23, 2007
For a nonprofit board of directors to succeed, the number one key ingredient is: Involvement. Be certain to have board members skilled in finance, marketing, law, and fundraising. Involved boards lead successful nonprofit organizations. Tags: boards of directors Nonprofit involvement success.
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Why the World Needs Doctors with These 3 Qualities
Harvard Business
AUGUST 7, 2018
Business discipline: The third key quality of doctorpreneurs is that they pay close attention to finances, capital spending, and management processes because they understand that if their organization is not highly productive, it will not survive and cannot achieve its purpose of serving the greatest number of people.
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How Large NGOs Are Using Data to Transform Themselves
Harvard Business
MAY 18, 2016
Not many would associate innovation with large, service-oriented nonprofits with decades of history. and globally, and Habitat for Humanity, which works in 70-plus nations to provide home construction, rehabilitation, and increased access to shelter and financing, gathered data from their sites to make the case for profound change.
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Can You Afford to Change Your Career?
Harvard Business
AUGUST 29, 2018
For many of us, it’s finances that keep us from making a career change. Or Brandon, a rising star at a large, well-known nonprofit organization. Brandon took the leap and left his stable nonprofit job to seek a better work-life balance. anniepaddington/Getty Images. Dependable. How do you feel about risk? Take Brandon.
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132 Show Me The Money in Santa Cruz
The Nonprofit Consultant
APRIL 27, 2006
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN), in partnership with the Community Foundations of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, are presenting Show Me the Money , a one-day conference on nonprofit finance practices. Our tendency in the nonprofit sector is to put a low priority on our own professional development.
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At the Carnival & A New Blog
The Nonprofit Consultant
JUNE 12, 2006
The first edition of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has been posted over at writing911.com. Many articles were submitted, and the seven best have been selected - including one of mine: Too Many Nonprofits? Tags: nonprofit , blogs , blog carnivals , resources Be sure to check them out and add them to your bookmarks.
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What about that election last week?
The Nonprofit Consultant
NOVEMBER 15, 2006
I generally try to keep politics out of this blog (not always successful), but I thought this was an interesting short article in the Philanthropy News Digest: Nonprofit Leaders Weigh Impact of Election. based lobbying group, cautioned nonprofits not to expect too much of the Democrats. The short answer is, "marginally." By the way.
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40 This Program Uses Lean Startup Techniques to Turn Scientists into Entrepreneurs
Harvard Business
MARCH 7, 2017
Later, they would partner with VentureWell , a nonprofit that focuses on accelerating innovation. That spring Rithmio won the COZAD New Venture Competition , and on the strength of that was able to secure $650,000 in angel financing. Now there was a plan in place. The only thing left was to see whether it would actually work.
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I'm Back
The Nonprofit Consultant
MARCH 5, 2019
After four years of working as a "permanent" full-time Executive Director, launching a start-up nonprofit, and only taking a few short-term consulting gigs from existing clients, I am once again available for new opportunities. So, what have I been doing these four years? Along the way we also did a $1.2
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Free Management Library
The Nonprofit Consultant
MAY 4, 2006
Much of the management information is applicable to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations and for those areas where each sector requires a different approach (such as Finances or Fundraising) they've included separate topic headings for nonprofit users.
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How the Data That Internet Companies Collect Can Be Used for the Public Good
Harvard Business
JANUARY 23, 2018
Finally, corporations can share data with a limited number of trusted intermediaries, such as the UK’s Consumer Data Research Centre and the international development nonprofit NetHope , to enable data analysis and modeling, as well as other value chain activities.
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Why Big Health Systems Are Investing in Community Health
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 6, 2016
But changes in health care financing are pushing some health systems to take a more holistic approach and address social factors that directly impact patients’ health. The quest to contain health costs while improving the quality of care typically focuses on service delivery, such as reducing unnecessary or harmful medical procedures.
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70 Strategy Consulting – Reflections on the First Six Months
Tom Spencer
MARCH 2, 2019
I took a lab class where a group of nine students from all areas of study (physics, biology, art history, business) came together to assess a nonprofit’s community impact and provide strategic recommendations to reach their long term objectives. I hate to admit this, but I wish I had taken more finance and accounting classes in school.
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6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Internship
Harvard Business
JULY 11, 2016
I consulted 20 professionals who have worked with or supervised interns in higher education, business, law, and nonprofits, and compiled the most valuable advice for interns from their stories, my own observations, and management literature. A nonprofit healthcare executive counsels, “ When you see something you can do, do it.”
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70 Can Impact Investing Avoid the Failures of Microfinance?
Harvard Business
JUNE 8, 2018
In both cases, a large number of shares (and in the case of Compartamos, the majority of shares ) were owned by nonprofit institutions, which presumably plowed this profit back into more development work. First and foremost, we need mechanisms to insure we scale impact alongside financial return.
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Tax Returns for the Tax Exempt
The Nonprofit Consultant
APRIL 18, 2006
What about your nonprofit organization's filings? Make sure that your finances tell the full story of your organization. Did you remember to file your personal income taxes on time? I'm sure you did. And I'm sure you put a lot of care and effort into it. As a public charity, your 990 filing each year is public information.
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40 How to Become a Coach or Consultant After You Retire
Harvard Business
MAY 12, 2017
Even if you prefer not to tell colleagues about your intentions so far in advance, creating your own internal timetable can allow you to plan your finances and any life changes (moving, selling your house, etc.) that your retirement and new career might entail. Do a skills analysis.
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83 Connecting Unemployed Youth with Organizations That Need Talent
Harvard Business
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Virtually every company we spoke to relied on nonprofit intermediaries to find candidates who had committed to training programs or apprenticeships in both hard and soft skills for the chance of stepping onto a career ladder. Sourcing for Commitment. Year Up, a large source of opportunity-youth trainees in the U.S.,
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How Philanthropists Can Diversify Their Grantmaking Portfolios
Harvard Business
JULY 7, 2022
It’s about creating a balance of grant types, categorized by operations, growth, and risk.
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Making a Big Pivot — While Staying True to Your Original Mission
Harvard Business
DECEMBER 14, 2021
How your organization can find new ways to fulfill its core purpose.
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Why More Cities Should Offer Summer Jobs for Teens
Harvard Business
AUGUST 23, 2018
By placing teens in subsidized jobs with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private employers, these programs were initially seen as a way to increase family earnings, improve future employment prospects, and reduce crime. Many large U.S.
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70 Oliver Wyman Careers
CaseInterview.com
JULY 18, 2019
Corporate finance advisory. Other Oliver Wyman consultants opt for a six-month nonprofit fellowship with a partner organization, while still enjoying up to 40% of their Oliver Wyman salary to make up for reduced compensation. Financial Services Consulting engagements tend to tackle issues such as: Risk management. Public policy.
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Is Writing a Business Book Worth the Trouble?
Emerson Consulting Group
JANUARY 10, 2019
which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.” Ken Lizotte CMC is Chair of the CEO Club of Boston, a branch of CEO Clubs International, and Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) of emerson consulting group inc.,
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Announcing the CEO Club of Greater Boston
Emerson Consulting Group
MAY 10, 2019
of companies, nonprofits, law and consulting firms of any size. He lives in Concord Massachusetts with his wife Barbara, daughter Chloe and spitfire Golden Retriever Beckett. Membership & Rates. Open to CEOs, CFOs, VPs etc. 1500/year for 1-2 officers, $2500 or 3-6 officers, $3500 for 7-12 officers.
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40 How to Become a Successful Freelancer
Harvard Business
JULY 20, 2016
Find an accountant who can help you set up your finances and make tax filing easier. Jennifer Hawkins had been a nonprofit executive for over a decade when she decided to go out on her own as a community development consultant. Do: Let your closest professional and personal contacts know what kind of work you’re looking for.
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70 CEO Oasis: Relief for “Loneliness at the Top”
Emerson Consulting Group
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.” Ken Lizotte CMC is Chair of the CEO Club of Boston, a branch of CEO Clubs International, and Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) of emerson consulting group inc.,
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When Selling, Ask Questions, Rank Your Prospects … and Listen!
Emerson Consulting Group
JANUARY 31, 2019
which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.” Ken Lizotte CMC is Chair of the CEO Club of Boston, a branch of CEO Clubs International, and Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) of emerson consulting group inc.,
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Still here, Back to work, Answering questions
The Nonprofit Consultant
AUGUST 15, 2007
It became clear that while they weren't necessary crooked, they were certainly not able to manage their finances properly, and I couldn't be sure that grant money I was asking for would be spent per the proposals I was writing. I ended that relationship quickly. So, yes, I do have criteria.
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40 Why Write and Publish Business Articles? For 5 Good Reasons!
Emerson Consulting Group
APRIL 4, 2019
which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.” Ken Lizotte CMC is Chair of the CEO Club of Boston, a branch of CEO Clubs International, and Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) of emerson consulting group inc.,
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40 How Companies, Governments, and Nonprofits Can Create Social Change Together
Harvard Business
MAY 31, 2018
We see this in our research at Columbia University and have identified many examples where CEOs benefit their businesses by partnering across sectors with public officials, nonprofit managers, and community members. Develop portfolios of financing to offset risk and achieve greater scale.
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