What is the value of a volunteer? If you consider the quantifiable hours a volunteer contributes to your nonprofit, and the wages they save by donating their time, you will realize the monetary value of those volunteers. Why is that important? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreHow do you deal with adversity? Golfers at this year’s Masters taught us all a master class on how to deal with adversity. Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreWhat is the appropriate consequence for Blackbaud, a company that experienced a significant data breach in 2020? Read this blog to learn more about this issue and one way to ensure it does not happen again.
Read MoreWhat happens when industry organizations cease to offer learning opportunities for smaller nonprofits? Read this blog for Randall’s take on why organizations of all sizes need learning opportunities.
Read MoreHow do we explain to our kids the value of winning and losing? Read this blog for Randall’s explanation of when a call during a basketball game goes against one team, and how the losing team’s attitude is important.
Read MoreHow do you explain philanthropy to kids? Read this blog for Randall’s explanation to second-and-third graders, and how you can explain philanthropy to the youngsters in your life.
Read MoreHow early can you being teaching kids about philanthropy? Read this blog for Randall’s take on when kids should begin learning about the important of giving their time and resources to causes important to them.
Read MoreWe are all taught from a young age to do the right thing. What are the consequences when adults cannot seem to follow this tenet? Read this blog for one example of an adult doing the right thing even when others don’t, and the consequences that could ensue.
Read MoreWe are right in the midst of Randall’s favorite time of year. Read this blog to learn why the first three months of the year are Randall’s favorite months.
Read MoreIt’s the same story we’ve read before…a nonprofit employee has been caught stealing from the organization. Read this blog for the latest, and what oversight nonprofits need to put in place to ensure this stops happening.
Read MorePublic schools are doing more fundraising than ever before. No longer are the kids selling candy bars…today’s fundraising efforts are larger in scale to supplement what taxes and states do not fund. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreHaving both a hero and a spirit makes life so much more worthwhile. If we spent more time with the people who give us a sense of positivity or do the things more often that we enjoy, life for everyone would be more joyous. Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreWe’ve written about public-private partnerships in the past. In some cases, government agencies are late paying nonprofits, causing them to close their doors. This blog post highlights what happens when the government does not pull its weight when providing assistance to nonprofit organizations. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when annual performance reviews are taking place. As a manager, are you focused only on the year-end event, or are you working with your employees year-round to help impact their performance? Read this blog to learn why performance reviews should begin at the beginning of the year.
Read MoreOver the course of the last 12 months, nonprofit vendors have experienced changes ranging from mergers to layoffs. How are these changes impacting the industry? Read this blog to learn more.
Read MoreBased on his 2008 book Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential, a documentary is being made and released in late March. The book uncovered some great lessons as well as food for thought for nonprofit leaders. How will the documentary impact the industry? Read the blog for Randall’s thoughts.
Read MoreThis blog - and other content from Hallett Philanthropy, discusses often the importance of being flexible. But, when should you or your organization not be flexible? Read this blog to learn more about when it’s OK not to bend for others.
Read MoreHow will the current, and predicted, economic challenges impact nonprofits? One important aspect to consider is how these challenges are impacting the wealthiest donors and their propensity to give as their wealth decreases. Is your nonprofit prepared? Read this blog for Randall’s thoughts on this topic.
Read MoreThe IRS recently set guidelines for nonprofits accepting gifts of cryptocurrency. Moving forward, these gifts will be reported the same way land or artwork would be. How does this impact donors? And what does this mean for nonprofits? Read this blog for Randall’s perspective.
Read MoreWhile coaching youth basketball I have been reminded of some very important lessons. Read this blog for my perspective on youth sports and the lessons we can learn from our kids.
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