Combating Innovation Creep
How often does a colleague attend a conference, see a demo of the latest “it” technology, and want to implement [...]
Advice from Grantmakers on Streamlining Your Tech Solutions
In what ways does technology boost your team’s efficiency and grantmaking—and in what ways can it hold you back? This [...]
5 Questions to Ask Your Fund Accounting Vendor
When your nonprofit is looking to change its financial system, it would be nice to have a crystal ball. You’d [...]
Meeting Today’s Challenges: Why Your Organization Needs a Modern CFO
Once, when asked what I do for a living, I responded, “I’m a CFO for nonprofits.” Instead of getting a [...]
Change Management = Changing Mindset
Recognizing the need for change is easy. We all do this in some facet of our life almost every day. [...]
Customized vs. Configurable Software Solutions: Which Should You Choose?
The debate over the pros and cons of configurable vs. customized software has arrived at the main stage.
Privacy Laws Are Changing: Make Sure Your Nonprofit Is Ready
Have you consulted your legal team about the evolving data privacy requirements? Your legal counsel can help you understand how [...]
Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?
The phenomenon of our shrinking school-aged population is well documented. People have been choosing to have fewer children, and that [...]
3 Ways Grantmakers Can Jumpstart a Culture of Well-Being for Employees and Grantees
As a grantmaker, you’re on a mission to make a positive impact in your community through grantmaking. You love what [...]
Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking
Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. Typically, it [...]
