by Tom Okarma | Oct 12, 2017 | Nonprofit Startups
One of the most critical responsibilities when starting up your own nonprofit is completing the initial paperwork accurately and fully. While this process might just seem like filling out a few legal documents that only lawyers care about, you should be paying close...
by Tom Okarma | Oct 3, 2017 | Leadership, Nonprofit Data, Strategic Planning
Since 2014, we have seen the volunteer rate drop nearly 13%. Nearly 50% of nonprofit leaders report their organization has no strategic plan, yet nonprofit giving has increased over the last 4 years, and continues to grow. Nonprofit Trends 2017 — What do these...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 20, 2017 | Board Development, Strategic Planning
How To Make Strategic Planning for Nonprofits Easier And More Successful Many agencies will shortly begin holding planning sessions, or retreats, for 2018. The announcement of these events is usually met with either groans or cheers, depending on how your past...
by Tom Okarma | Sep 14, 2017 | Leadership
It’s no secret we’re living in a world of increasing turmoil. Protests are climbing. Hate is rising. Lines are being drawn and redrawn every day as portions of our country band together to oppose others. Culturally and politically, we are as divided as we ever have...
by Tom Okarma | Dec 29, 2016 | Blog, Leadership
A New Year, New Leadership, a New Nonprofit Landscape… Change is in the air, no doubt about it. Many nonprofit leaders and boards are concerned right now as they try to figure out what their new operating environment will look like next year and beyond. After...
