Monthly Archives: October 2011

Non-Profit Balance Sheet Madness

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Do More Mission

This week one of my staff members at Do More Mission got a call from a client, a woman who serves on several boards of directors. At a recent board meeting she had been handed a balance sheet that confused … Continue reading →

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“At least you know we’re careful with our resources.”

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Do More Mission

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse. Although Do More Mission has philanthropy advisory clients of various sizes and interests, it is not uncommon for me to get involved with exploring the wisdom of a substantial gift being … Continue reading →

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Charitable Deduction Boogie-Man Cap

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Do More Mission

The latest round of hysteria about proposed caps on charitable deductions  is SO stinking typical that it’s become a cliché.  See the Council on Foundations’ Issue Paper or the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Action Alert for some well reasoned reasons to oppose the … Continue reading →

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