Monthly Archives: February 2012

When is Outsourcing a Good Idea for Nonprofits?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Do More Mission

Many of the small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations we do outsourced management for face similar challenges that divert attention and funds from activities that serve their core mission. Outsourcing isn’t for every organization, but if you’ve got an annual budget … Continue reading →

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Unsolicited Grant Requests: To Flee or Not to Flee

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Do More Mission

“Should our family foundation entertain unsolicited grant requests?” I get asked this question periodically and it always reminds me why I love this business. I deal with a lot of foundation execs and trustees, and there’s no shortage of strong … Continue reading →

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Council on Foundations Family Philanthropy Conference

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Do More Mission

I had the pleasure of spending the past four days in Miami Beach at the Council on Foundations’ annual Family Philanthropy Conference. There was alot to experience there, but I’d have to say that — as usual at these kind … Continue reading →

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Can Great Organizations Have Lousy Boards?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Do More Mission

In my dual role as a philanthropy adviser and team leader of Do More Mission’s nonprofit management unit, nonprofit governance issues are part of my everyday life. Some of the top questions and frustrations that come up involve: “How big … Continue reading →

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Increasing Giving by 234.44 Percent!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Do More Mission

Suburban panhandling is on the rise. Okay, maybe it is and maybe it isn’t. I speak this time not with statistics in hand, but only with the anecdotal evidence of my own observations. More and more intersections in the middle … Continue reading →

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Silver Bullet Theorist vs. Well Meaning Bumbler

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Do More Mission

I groaned recently when I was emailed a link to a debate on McKinsey & Company’s “What Matters” blog about whether the the language and strategies of business should be embraced here in the social sector. The Debate Zone: Should social entrepreneurs adopt … Continue reading →

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