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Will This Impact Me?
Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 4/24/25 Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 4/24/25

Will This Impact Me?

Rumored Executive Orders could impact thousands of nonprofits. What we know now…and how to prepare.

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This Meeting is Being Recorded
Marketing, Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/12/25 Marketing, Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/12/25

This Meeting is Being Recorded

AI note takers, recorded meetings, transcriptions and computer-generated summaries of conversation… All of this suggests your words are becoming someone else’s data, whether you know it or not.

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It’s Just a Theory
Nonprofit Management, Strategy, Admin, Governance Cathy Yen 1/16/25 Nonprofit Management, Strategy, Admin, Governance Cathy Yen 1/16/25

It’s Just a Theory

Your organization’s Theory of Change is the road map that gets you from what you want to do to how it will change the world.

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Nagging Mom Post: IRS Deadlines Coming
Finance, Admin Cathy Yen 1/14/25 Finance, Admin Cathy Yen 1/14/25

Nagging Mom Post: IRS Deadlines Coming

Just a nagging reminder: employee and contractor info needs to be sent out by Jan 31. And if you can, send a year-end statement to donors who have given multiple times last year. It helps them file their taxes.

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Very Merry Volunteers
Admin, Leadership, Culture Cathy Yen 12/18/24 Admin, Leadership, Culture Cathy Yen 12/18/24

Very Merry Volunteers

The holiday spirit motivates volunteerism. That’s an opportunity to recruit year-round support for your mission.

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Admin Monday
Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 10/21/24 Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 10/21/24

Admin Monday

Admin tasks can feel like a whole lot of little - but they are critical to maintaining a healthy organization. Schedule some time to focus on them and get them done.

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Resources for Humans
Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 6/16/24 Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 6/16/24

Resources for Humans

The Human Resources function is often overlooked when you are just starting out. But when, all of a sudden, you aren’t so small anymore, you’ll be glad you thought about HR early on.

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It’s Been a Minute…
Nonprofit Management, Admin, Organization Cathy Yen 6/15/24 Nonprofit Management, Admin, Organization Cathy Yen 6/15/24

It’s Been a Minute…

No posts for two months?? Where has the time gone? And why haven’t I managed my time better?

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Is It About You, or Me?
Leadership, Admin, Culture Cathy Yen 3/28/24 Leadership, Admin, Culture Cathy Yen 3/28/24

Is It About You, or Me?

“I statements” vs “You statements.” Which is the right way to go when you find yourself in a difficult conversation? IDK

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