The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 23, 2010

This is a question that came up in a conversation last week, and from time to time; "What is the appropriate size for a nonprofit board of directors?" The generally accepted number for most small- to mid-sized nonprofits is 9-14 members. Are other unaddressed issues (poor finances, staff trouble) scaring away the liability conscious?

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The Nonprofit Consultant

MAY 4, 2006

It's the Free Management Library assembled by Carter McNamara of Authenticity Consulting. Some of the most useful information, however, is from the general categories, including resources for employee-employer issues, facilities management, and ideas to motivate board committees to accomplish their tasks.

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CaseInterview.com

JULY 18, 2019

The current incarnation of the consulting organization known as Oliver Wyman comes from a series of acquisitions and combinations that include the original Oliver, Wyman & Company management consulting firm and Mercer Consulting, both acquired by Marsh & McLennan. Today, the four practices are: General Management Consulting.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 21, 2006

Perhaps you have had some experience giving your time and efforts to local nonprofit organizations, but find something lacking in the experience. This article will introduce you to a higher level of community involvement: joining a nonprofit Board of Directors.

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Emerson Consulting Group

JANUARY 10, 2019

which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.” A Certified Management Consultant, he has penned columns for Huffington Post, the American Management Association and Boston Magazine.

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Management Consulted

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Well, I grew up in Bethesda, MD, and attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT for – BS (finance), MS (nutritional sciences), and PhD (cell and molecular biology). Once I graduated with my Bachelor’s, I was a financial analyst by day and managed a bar a few nights per week. After that, I moved to Portland, OR and.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 5, 2018

“The venture capital model works well when the primary risk is finance risk — as the entrepreneurial team works to scale their business model — but it doesn’t work so well when technological risk and market risk coincide,” Errol Arkilic, an investor that specializes in hard tech ventures, told me.

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Emerson Consulting Group

MAY 10, 2019

A Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Ken is also a columnist for Huffington Post and Money Inc. He has delivered annual business success programs at such venues as Harvard University, the Concord Festival of Authors and the Institute of Management Consultants. of companies, nonprofits, law and consulting firms of any size.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

APRIL 27, 2006

The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN), in partnership with the Community Foundations of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, are presenting Show Me the Money , a one-day conference on nonprofit finance practices. Align management with mission. * Align management with mission. * Enhance your human resources.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

JUNE 12, 2006

The first edition of the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has been posted over at writing911.com. Many articles were submitted, and the seven best have been selected - including one of mine: Too Many Nonprofits? Tags: nonprofit , blogs , blog carnivals , resources Be sure to check them out and add them to your bookmarks.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 7, 2018

Business discipline: The third key quality of doctorpreneurs is that they pay close attention to finances, capital spending, and management processes because they understand that if their organization is not highly productive, it will not survive and cannot achieve its purpose of serving the greatest number of people.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Indeed, surveys show that managers and executives describe the “ideal worker” as someone with no personal life or caregiving responsibilities. Their strategies have since become the “ Vacation Checklist ” DeGroot shares with others at the nonprofit. “But weren’t sure how.”

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Harvard Business

JULY 11, 2016

I consulted 20 professionals who have worked with or supervised interns in higher education, business, law, and nonprofits, and compiled the most valuable advice for interns from their stories, my own observations, and management literature. A nonprofit healthcare executive counsels, “ When you see something you can do, do it.”

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Emerson Consulting Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.” A Certified Management Consultant, he has penned columns for Huffington Post, the American Management Association and Boston Magazine.

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Emerson Consulting Group

MAY 7, 2019

A “Thoreau School” in Thoreau’s hometown of Concord, Massachusetts, founded and managed by Henry and his brother John, defied many of standard education principles of that time. which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.”

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Emerson Consulting Group

JANUARY 31, 2019

As management guru (and industry leader) Alan Weiss teaches consultants in his writings and his speeches, “It’s entirely within our power to control the sales process. which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.”

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Harvard Business

MAY 18, 2016

Not many would associate innovation with large, service-oriented nonprofits with decades of history. and globally, and Habitat for Humanity, which works in 70-plus nations to provide home construction, rehabilitation, and increased access to shelter and financing, gathered data from their sites to make the case for profound change.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Overhead, of course, is shorthand for what nonprofits spend on general management and oversight, fundraising, and membership development. Last Friday, I attended Stronger Together , a conference produced in collaboration by CalNonprofits, CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, and Nonprofits'' Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC).

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Tapping into this talent has implications for HR management, calling for new approaches to screening talent, including sourcing, selection, and role definition. That’s strategic because 51% of store managers started as entry-level associates. Sourcing for Commitment. now has more than 13,000 alumni across 16 cities.

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Emerson Consulting Group

APRIL 4, 2019

which transforms business consultants, CEOs, attorneys, finance experts and other business leaders and their companies into published “thought leaders.” A Certified Management Consultant, he has penned columns for Huffington Post, the American Management Association and Boston Magazine.

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Harvard Business

MAY 12, 2017

A 2016 study estimated that there are more than 53,300 professional coaches worldwide, and the British paper The Independent pegged the number of management consultants at 500,000. Of course, competition for these plum positions is growing. that your retirement and new career might entail. Do a skills analysis.

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Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2022

It’s about creating a balance of grant types, categorized by operations, growth, and risk.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

AUGUST 15, 2007

It became clear that while they weren't necessary crooked, they were certainly not able to manage their finances properly, and I couldn't be sure that grant money I was asking for would be spent per the proposals I was writing. will be managed properly. I ended that relationship quickly. So, yes, I do have criteria.

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Harvard Business

JULY 20, 2016

” A professional can advise you on whether it makes sense to incorporate, how to save in taxes, and how to manage all of your expenses. Find an accountant who can help you set up your finances and make tax filing easier. ” Familiarize yourself with the legal issues. Make sure your network includes fellow freelancers.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 14, 2021

How your organization can find new ways to fulfill its core purpose.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 29, 2018

For many of us, it’s finances that keep us from making a career change. A well-respected HR manager in the public sector, leading his own recruitment team and earning a decent salary. Or Brandon, a rising star at a large, well-known nonprofit organization. anniepaddington/Getty Images. Dependable. Take Steve. Take Brandon.

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Harvard Business

APRIL 10, 2018

For example, firms with better-connected CEOs can obtain cheaper financing , and firms with well-connected board directors see better performance. Our study , published in the Journal of Corporate Finance, found that CEOs with strong connections to people of different demographic backgrounds and skill sets create higher firm value.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 6, 2016

But changes in health care financing are pushing some health systems to take a more holistic approach and address social factors that directly impact patients’ health. The quest to contain health costs while improving the quality of care typically focuses on service delivery, such as reducing unnecessary or harmful medical procedures.

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CaseInterview.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Post-merger integration, project management offices, and transformation are areas of expertise. With 8,000 employees across 56 offices, it accepts clients in private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Booz and was first to use the term " management consulting." Work-Life Balance. Typical progression can cover 8-9 roles. Diversity.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Companies we work with at BSR, a nonprofit sustainability business network and consultancy, feel trapped: Although every conceivable action carries considerable risk, inaction may not be much of an option, either. What to do, now that the neutral middle ground has become a quicksand? At a time when the U.S.

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Harvard Business

MAY 4, 2017

It has benefited the tech industry enormously, and other sectors, including health care, science, and finance, have also used it to fill gaps in their workforces. It allows companies to hire foreign workers for specialized jobs that can be challenging to fill. But in April, just after U.S.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 8, 2018

Third, as a result of strong performances by worker- and employee-owned companies, it is becoming easier for workers to overcome arguably the biggest hurdle to worker buyouts: financing. The biggest difference is that workers have an important say in who manages them and how profits align with values. Already, U.S. Already, U.S.

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The Nonprofit Consultant

NOVEMBER 15, 2006

I generally try to keep politics out of this blog (not always successful), but I thought this was an interesting short article in the Philanthropy News Digest: Nonprofit Leaders Weigh Impact of Election. Perry Wasserman, managing director of 501(c) Strategies, a D.C.-based This is posting number 100 at the Nonprofit Consultant Blog.

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MishTalk

JUNE 27, 2013

Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. A new nonprofit group, Enroll America, just launched a campaign, "Get Covered America," to help the uninsured in particular learn about the new law and how to sign up for health coverage, which everyone is required to carry starting in 2014. Consult your. Newer Post.

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Harvard Business

DECEMBER 14, 2016

The consensus is the challenges facing them will be daunting and organizations will be strained to finance and manage it. The transformation will necessitate substantial investments in finance, technology, human capital, operations, and infrastructure, and a substantial disinvestment of legacy resources in these areas.

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