by Cindy Lauren | Jul 17, 2013 | Emergency Planning, Strategic Planning
Despite all the warnings and common sense in the world, sometimes we simply don?t get to things we know we need to address. If threatened with big and immediate penalties, such as the ones the IRS can mete out, we do force ourselves to do unpleasant or unfun things....
by Cindy Lauren | Jul 3, 2013 | Commentary, communications, Emergency Planning, fiscal management, Protecting Yourself
But as with so many things, easier said than done. How do you come up with a Plan B, contingency plan, or exit strategy for your nonprofit, amid the constant need for fundraising, outreach and program delivery? One thoughtful thing at a time, that?s how.First off,...
by Cindy Lauren | Jun 25, 2013 | Strategic Planning
It happens, inevitably. A news story goes wrong, a member posts something nasty or wrong or misguided and it goes viral, or a vital member of the staff quits without notice. Now we have an emergency on our hands, what to do? In my experience, the automatic reflex of...
