I have 2 recommendations Haiti: Where Did the Money Go? A PBS special examining the the record amount of money given to Haiti actually ended up. I remember in the days after the quake, the amount money pouring into the country … Continue reading
Founders, clients, target groups, donor and the overall mission. These relationships are upward and downward or external and internal. How much accountability varies depending on the relationship that the organization has with the next entity. Some relationships can be at … Continue reading
My company, IIE has totally rebranded itself over the last 2 years. On top of a new logo, new stationary, new work platform and all new jobs for everyone, IIE has started an internal study aboard scholarship program called Generation … Continue reading
What is the role of the mission in guiding the growth and direction of a nonprofit organization? The mission represents the big picture of an organization. It is the guiding template for all actions of non-profit. Growth and direction must … Continue reading
The role of a non profit board is to guide the organization towards it final goal while approving the major steps the lead to success in that mission. The sector will always need a board. For expertise, accountability and stewardship. … Continue reading
This video explains how passion can start a nonprofit but its not enough to sustain it. The story is a sad one.
I am a HUGE Madonna fan, but her school is a failure. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1369906/Madonna-charitys-bid-build-15m-Malawi-school-fails.html The first mistake was choosing the have her personal trainer’s boyfriend lead the program. Did he not have a job already? Next was the excessive spending on … Continue reading
Think about the role of non-profit stakeholders in general – How do they exert influence? The biggest influence comes in the form of money. A stakeholder who is responsible for providing the lion’s share of funding can also wield a … Continue reading
http://www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trumps-charity-scandal-is-about-to-go-national As far as refutable charities go, anything with the Trump name is worth a second glance. Recently. the charity Trump Foundation has come under scrutiny for misuse of donor funds. The article reads “The Trump Foundation drew the eye … Continue reading
Why does the government grant non-profits “exempt” status? What value does that reflect? The exempt status refers to taxation. Nonprofits are exempt from paying income or corporate taxes. The main reason is that Nonprofits receive their funding from a multitude … Continue reading