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Nonprofit Operations: Working Smarter (not harder)
VIDEO: Here are some ways nonprofit administrators can accomplish more without working more hours.
Pandemic Budgeting: Frugal vs Cheap
Is your nonprofit frugal or cheap? (Hint: one is penny wise and pound foolish; the other actually makes strategic investments to maximize impact.)
Creating a Strong Back Office
PODCAST: How can a strong back office make your nonprofit stronger? How can modest investments generate large efficiencies? How can technology become your friend? Listen for my answers to these questions and more during my appearance on the Successful Nonprofits Podcast!
Budget Wildcards: Managing Pandemic Uncertainty
VIDEO: Presentation at Texas A&M with my favorite tips for budgeting during challenging times.
Tech tips, budgets, and free stuff!
VIDEO: Tips for building a strong back office, leveraging technology to strengthen your nonprofit, and more!
Nonprofit Budgeting: The Matrix Map
VIDEO: Do you have to make difficult budget decisions this year? The matrix map can make it quicker and easier!
Nonprofit Budgeting with Wild Cards
How can a nonprofit build a budget amid so much uncertainty? These tips will help you navigate this year’s budgeting challenges successfully.
Maximizing Tech to Save Money
VIDEO. Want to leverage technology so you can work smarter (not harder)?
Nonprofit administrators are like action movie heroes!
PODCAST. Heroic administrators, strategically navigating the pandemic and emerging stronger, and general back office tips.
Beyond Belt-Tightening: the Right Tool for the Job
Successful nonprofits will make strategic cuts because across-the-board cuts weaken the healthiest parts of their organization. They will also make strategic investments because a failure to prepare for the future translates into having no future.
Beyond Belt-Tightening: Mission and Values
Yes - Mission and values can help you save money!
Beyond Belt-Tightening: Inertia into Action
Ready to save money without uncomfortable belt-tightening?