Admin Monday
Admin tasks can feel like a whole lot of little - but they are critical to maintaining a healthy organization. Schedule some time to focus on them and get them done.
I’ll go! I’ll go! I’ll go!
Engaging with your community means stepping away from your to-do list for a bit. You'll find lots of excuses to skip it, and if you are an introvert you'll work hard to avoid it. But it's crucial if you want to be part of something bigger than yourself. And, it's good for the soul.
Aspirational Goals, Achievable Tasks
Big plans and aspirational goals give life meaning. But sometimes, instead of inspiring action, they overwhelm the achievable (and maybe mundane) tasks necessary for turning the dream into reality.
Sponsors vs Grantors
Both sponsors and grantors may be willing to finance your work, but for much different reasons.
Honor the Rituals
Rituals are reminders to celebrate the milestones that bring joy to you and your community.
Resources for Humans
The Human Resources function is often overlooked when you are just starting out. But when, all of a sudden, you aren’t so small anymore, you’ll be glad you thought about HR early on.
It’s Been a Minute…
No posts for two months?? Where has the time gone? And why haven’t I managed my time better?
The Finance Hierarchy
Finance is complicated. What starts as a simple checkbook, quickly turns into an entire support function with multiple steps and areas of expertise.
Government Filings: The Basics
Setting up a nonprofit requires registration with (and approval from) quite a few distinct government agencies. Best to get it right from the beginning.