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Understanding Intellectual Property: What It Is and Isn’t
In the vast landscape of ideas and creativity, protecting one’s intellectual creations is essential. This safeguarding process is known as intellectual property (IP), a term that covers a…
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What Would You Do If…? A Youth Development Case Study
You are the newly-hired executive director of a community-based youth agency with a budget of $350,000. In this capacity, you would have 8 employees, including an administrative assistant,…
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13 Common Reasons the IRS Says “No” to Applications For Tax-Exempt Status
There are a number of reasons organizations are not successful in receiving tax exempt status on the first try. I am sharing 13 reasons, based on the IRS’…
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Look Before You Leap: 5 Things You Need to Do Before Joining That Board of Directors
You have just been invited to join a board of directors of one of the hottest local nonprofits in the city. What should you do before accepting?
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Assess Your Organization’s Capacity in 7 Areas
Nonprofits should have a well-documented track record in developing programs that have a meaningful impact upon the community and the clients served; the ability to exercise good stewardship…
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What is Organizational Capacity, and Why Should You Care?
When we speak of capacity, we are generally referring to organization’s potential to marshal their human, financial and other resources to effect positive change in the communities and…
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