Whether your nonprofit is in the beginning stages preparing to launch or a well-seasoned association, there are a few things you may want to consider when deciding if a calendar year-end or a fiscal year-end is the best fit for your organization.
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October 16th: National Boss’s Day, Boss Day, Bosses Day
In 1958, an employee by the name of Patricia Bays Haroski wanted to show her appreciation for her boss and bosses everywhere. When she first had the idea to make “National Boss Day” a holiday, she was working out of Deerfield, Illinois for State Farm Insurance. The owner of the agency she wanted to honor…
Do you have nonprofit ambassadors? Perfecting your elevator pitch.
One of the most critical keys to the success of a nonprofit organization is developing a team of ambassadors that can share the important work that your organization is doing. Yet, articulating your elevator pitch can be challenging. Joan Garry, the Founder of Nonprofit Leadership Lab noted that “there are over 1.5 million nonprofit organizations…