GRANT READINESS
Grants represent the most effort for the least predictable return. The question, therefore, is to…
Pat Crawley
Patrick is a financial expert with deep knowledge in trading, technical analysis, and market structure. His analytical skills and ability to simplify complex topics have made him a trusted advisor for firms looking to navigate the financial markets effectively. Recognized for his insightful reports and strategic market analysis, Patrick has earned high praise from industry professionals. He is also the host of a widely-followed podcast, where he delves into market trends, options trading, and value investing, providing actionable insights for investors and professionals alike.
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Time to Think About the Gurus in Your Field?
A colleague called me last week, reporting that she had actually spoke face-to-face with one…
Consulting & Freelancing
For-Profit and Nonprofit Boards: More Similarities Than Differences?
The Corporate Secretaries International Association recently released a report, “Twenty Practical Steps to Better Corporate…
Business Laws & Ethics
Four Types of “Broken” Boards
Over the years, I’ve noticed four common types of “broken” Boards. One of the ways…
Business Laws & Ethics
Grants Are Not Gifts
That’s an important distinction. The defining characteristic of a gift is that control over its…
Financing & Loans
Here’s a Procedure for Making Decisions
Why a Policy for Making Decisions? How often have you heard Board members assert that…
Business Laws & Ethics
What’s a Nonprofit “Program”? Really?
Too Often, What We Call a Program, Really Isn’t If you spent the day guiding…
Organization Development
Are You Doing OD? Training? Consulting? Coaching? All of These?
OD vs. Training – Or Is It? I’ve watched over the years as various fields…
Consulting & Freelancing
“Core” Coaching Skills — The 20% That Get’s The 80% of Results
from guest writer Carter McNamara of Authenticity Consulting, LLC Many Coaching Models Have Certain Approaches…
Leadership Skills
Is Issues-Based Planning Better Or Goals-Based Planning?
Far too often, organizations choose the wrong approach to strategic planning. As a result, strategic…
Business Planning
Social Schizophrenia
On which side of philanthropy’s great divide do you stand? More importantly, where do your…
Organization Development
How Much Should Your Board Be Involved in Management?
How involved in management should your board be? Experts often have very strong beliefs and…
Business Laws & Ethics
Customer Service Strategies…Self-Help is IN
Help Thyself. It is the ‘it’ strategy these days. It makes good business sense. Outstanding…
Customer Relationship Management
Strategic Planning or Business Planning?
It seems that the two phrases “strategic planning” and “business planning” are used interchangeably, much…
Business Planning
Board Orientation vs. Training vs. Development
When you ask Board members if they’ve been trained, it’s not uncommon that they’ll answer,…
Business Laws & Ethics
Reactive Versus Planful Nonprofits
I’ve worked with nonprofit organizations for a very long time. I’ve noticed two distinctly different…