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Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: Establishing Your Nonprofit’s Common Language and Structure

Carey & Co | February 13, 2025
Create a Cohesive Framework for Planning and Operational Success We spend so much time in our nonprofit work being creative; whether we’re thinking about funding sources, program ideas, events,...
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The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Procurement Practices in Nonprofits

Carey & Co | February 6, 2025
How Poor Vendor Management and Outdated Processes Will Drain Your Resources Procurement—the process of buying goods and services—is a critical operational function for nonprofits. From buying...
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How to Have Tough Conversations With Your Board About Financial Challenges

Carey & Co | January 30, 2025
Practical Strategies for Navigating Sensitive Topics with Confidence Discussing financial challenges with your board can be one of the most difficult tasks for nonprofit leaders. The fear of...
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Practical Planning for Nonprofit Success: The Annual Strategic Planning Session

Carey & Co | January 21, 2025
Structuring a Strategic Planning Session to Align Goals, Engage Stakeholders, and Drive Mission Impact Is it time for your annual strategic planning session? More than just a routine meeting,...
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Steering the Ship: Best Practices for Interim Nonprofit CEOs

Carey & Co | January 16, 2025
The Essential Checklist for Interim CEOs Managing Nonprofits Through Transition Whether your first or hundredth engagement, the only predictable part of being an interim CEO is the...
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Behavioral Economics 101: A Primer for Nonprofit Leaders

Carey & Co | January 9, 2025
Plainly said, your organization’s financial stability hinges on your ability to understand and adapt to donor behavior. But thankfully, this isn’t new territory for our sector; insights into...
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Fractional Leadership for Nonprofits: How It Works and When to Use It

Carey & Co | January 7, 2025
Leveraging Fractional Executive Leadership to Drive Nonprofit Growth and Efficiency All nonprofits need strategic expertise—but hiring full-time executives isn’t always workable. Fractional...
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Team Development on a Budget: Growing Skills Without Breaking the Bank

Carey & Co | December 19, 2024
Cost-Effective Strategies for Nonprofit Staff Training and Skill Building Oh, the beleaguered “PD” budget. Professional development support is one of the most desired employee benefits, but...
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(Crisis) Communication for Nonprofit Executives

Carey & Co | December 13, 2024
Key Steps for Transparent and Compassionate Communication for Every Occasion We’ve all seen it: the way nonprofit leaders communicate can make all the difference between reassurance and lost...
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