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Demographic Implications Affecting Nonprofits
“All of everybody never did anything.” — Wynton Marsalis I write this column from my annual sojourn to the Chautauqua Institution near Jamestown [in far
Tax-exempt financial reporting regs’ complexity skyrockets
—Success demands a high level of logistical and organizational competence. — George S. Patton The complexity and regulatory requirements associated with tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations has
Nonprofits need to do dashboard financial analysis
This column will continue my attempt to convince tax-exempt organizations that traditional monthly financial statements, without dashboard analysis, are a failure in terms of management
Gearing up for new tax-exempt, financial-reporting requirements
In my world, the transition from summer to fall always seems to prompt a renewed focus on what will be different for our tax-exempt organization
A Different Approach to Health-Care Reform: A Look Inward
“True health-care reform cannot happen in Washington. It has to happen in our kitchens, in our homes, in our communities. All health care is personal.”
Retiring boomers offer nonprofits a great opportunity
They can help fuel your volunteer and fundraising efforts Government-reform initiatives, particularly in Medicaid, Medicare, and other federal and state grants, have been placing increasing
“Nobody knew that health care could be so complicated.” — President Donald Trump I was shocked by the quote above from our president, who made
Succession Planning — Just Do It, But Do It Right
An organization’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage. — Jack Welch One of the Top 10
New York’s DSRIP implementation continues
“Beware of little expenses; a small leak can sink a great ship.” — Benjamin Franklin The “Big Squeeze” continues in New York state, affecting each
“A year from now, you will wish you had started today.” ~ Karen Lamb Several of my columns in 2015 focused on a continued emphasis