Today, I learned a shocking fact!
As Chicago's west side schools are being closed with inadequate resources, the cost to incarcerate people in those communities has risen to over $1 BILLION!
As a long-time friend with Chicago's community leader and act
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Leading a nonprofit organization is really difficult, however we often make it more difficult that it should be. What do you think that the biggest problem facing leaders of nonprofits today?
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The great motivational leader, Napolean Hill said, "What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."
The key points are -- "conceive and believe." You need a vision to conceive. You need a positive mindset to believe.
Yet -- there is somethin
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The great motivational leader, Napolean Hill said, "What the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."
The key points are -- "conceive and believe." You need a vision to conceive. You need a positive mindset to believe.
Yet -- there is somethi
Read more…If you watch the news, you may have concluded that the world is burning down! There is lots of uncertainty around the economy, how we treat each other, and the appearance of hostile divisiveness. Now is the time to step back and remind yourself about
Read more…In my experience, board members are engaged during the strategic planning process, If they think of it, then they will see that it gets done…with one condition, there must be an action plan with 1) Action Item; 2) Champion (Who gets it done); and 3)
Read more…Donors give money to create impact – making a difference.
Often we only thank them at the time of the donation, but don’t stay in touch, then next year when asking for another donation they find excused to opt-out of giving again.
It’s important to h
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