Do you have a dream to achieve your organization’s mission? You are not alone. Most member organizations are faced with the search to future-proof their mission. Creating a future-proof organization is critical because research shows that members’ wants and needs are continuously evolving. Because of this consistent change, the value your organization offers to its […]
Nonprofit organizations are getting used to operating in a different world. Uncertainty, disruption, and volatility are now widely expected. Legacy planning systems and static governance tactics are a thing of the past. As we plan going forward, nonprofit leaders need to adopt a “Transition Planning” mindset instead of aiming for “Recovery” goals. There is no […]
At The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement, signs of progress toward overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic are all around us, quite literally. This year, the new Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University, home of The Harkin Institute, served as a vaccine clinic where nearly 10,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine were delivered. […]
One of the fundamental roles of a board is to mobilize an organization’s resources in a way that effectively and efficiently accomplishes the organization’s goals and fulfills their mission. Yet, when the agenda approaches the topic of budgeting, leaders often find themselves uncomfortable or unconditioned to speak to the organization’s financial position. With a gloss […]
This article is based on a more extended piece originally published at: www.se4nonprofits.com/blog/reopening-done-smart. COVID-19 hit us like an unexpected storm with acute impacts we could not have imagined. Most businesses and non-profit organizations aggressively shifted their traditional, office-based models to remote work. Now, many organizations have begun to rapidly move toward reopening workplaces. What’s next? […]
