Courtland J. PowersHow to Relieve Anxiety in Asking for MoneyI would say that most people I meet that are new to nonprofit work are not new to the “rumor” that they’ll have to raise money to make the…May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Courtland J. PowersHow an Audit & Finance Committee Can Keep You on Track!If you’ve been reading my articles on budgeting then you know how much I mention not going at finances alone. It’s really important that…May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Courtland J. PowersWhat to Consider When Providing a Budget for a Grant ProposalThe conversations surrounding grants are countless in the life of any nonprofit organization especially a prospective organization. It…May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Courtland J. PowersHow to Build a Simple Budget for Your New OrganizationI get asked all the time how a new organization should budget for their operations. It’s important to know that the process is different…May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Courtland J. PowersWhen Your Board Doesn’t Reflect the People You ServeNonprofit organizations are governed by what we call a “Board of Directors”. This group is responsible for the governance, organizational…May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Courtland J. PowersWhy “Managing Up” in Nonprofit Work May Have You Running for the Door!Many of you have heard the term “managing up”. There are various definitions of this concept like the following:May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Courtland J. Powers5 Reasons You Should Put the Mission Statement in Your Own Words!Crafting a powerful mission statement is a crucial strategy for any nonprofit organization. It defines the company’s goals, ethics…May 17, 2019May 17, 2019
Courtland J. PowersHow to Identify Your Nonprofit Organization’s Target AudienceIdentifying your target audience is key because it determines “how” you make your “why” happen. Some people may think that identifying a…Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019
Courtland J. PowersWhat’s the Difference Between a Mission Statement & Vision Statement?When starting a nonprofit the MOST important piece of the puzzle is figuring out your mission statement and vision statement. One of the…Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019
Courtland J. PowersThe Top 8 Factors to Consider When Building the Board of Directors!Starting a grassroots nonprofit organization can easily feel like a lot of responsibility and honestly, it is. While the day-to-day…Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019
