Foundations have the power to be of enormous help to nonprofits by providing financial grants and other resources, but the size and regularity of foundation support can lull nonprofits into developing a dependency relationship. When long-term relationships between foundations and grantees ...
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I recently read an article that struck a chord with me. It was a piece in which the author likened the process of organizational change to the way a jazz band makes music, comparing the improvisational nature of jazz to the need for groups to ...
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While most organizations would agree it’s important to promote diversity and create a work environment that is welcoming to all people, many may not realize that they may be doing very subtle things that in fact do not feel welcoming to ...
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We are all familiar with civil rights statutes stating that an organization “… shall not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, or ancestry.” Now, employers in many states are seeing ...
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Mohandas Gandhi said, “A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” This statement speaks volumes to the important role individuals can play in shaping ...
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