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Business > Nonprofits Similarities between nonprofit and for-profit businesses: 7 of 8
Having worked for both non-profit organizations and for-profit companies, I believe they are similar in three ways. They both serve the needs of a niche in the marketplace, work to make a difference in that niche, and get paid for what they do. Sound a little odd? Let me explain each in more detail below.A non-profit organiza... More..
Business > Management (Other) Is leadership an instinct or learned?: 23 of 25
Yes, leadership is earned.Have you ever picked up the newspaper to see the front page saying, "A Leader was Born Today." The article continues, saying there was a leader who was born today weighing in at nine pounds six ounces, and at twenty one inches long. If you have seen this, then I hope you will forward it on to me beca... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies What qualities define a leader?: 25 of 27
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." John WoodenThis is one of my favorite quotes. John Wooden is known as the greatest college basketball coach of all time, winning 12 NCAA Division I Championshi... More..
Business > Nonprofits The skills required for leading volunteers: 10 of 10
- We must become the change we want to see - Mahatma GandhiI easily could have titled this article, "Managing Volunteers." I don't believe that you manage' volunteers, I believe you lead' volunteers. There are two kinds of resources for a non-profit, financial resources and human resources. Volunteers can be one of the great... More..
Business > Nonprofits What are the critical characteristics a board of directors needs to succeed: 8 of 8
Picking your board of directors is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make as a nonprofit leader. It's the decision that will decide whether you succeed or fail. There are many characteristics that you need to look for in members of your board, and I have outlined the five most important below.Diversity Yo... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies The relationship between morale and profitability in a company: 4 of 4
Morale can make or break your company. It's not something that you can exactly change overnight either. One of the best ways to improve morale is to host fun events that disconnect your employees from the everyday work life. Below is a list of some fun ideas that you can do with the employees of your company. Pajama Day - Hav... More..
Business > General Management What your college professor didn't tell you about running a business: 2 of 2
So you've attended college for over six years and you now have your MBA (Masters in Business and Administration) with a concentration in Management. You're fresh, energized, and ready to run a business. However, there are three things all of your college professors didn't to tell you about running a business. Such as learning... More..
Business > Nonprofits Networking for nonprofits: 2 of 2
We often think of networking' as something that small business owners do as a way to help boost their business by obtaining more referrals and making more money. What many non-profits overlook is the power of networking and its impact that it can have. A non-profit becomes the most powerful when it is backed by the community ... More..