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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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Matrix Time: PART 2
Admin, Revenue, Culture Cathy Yen 3/24/24 Admin, Revenue, Culture Cathy Yen 3/24/24

Matrix Time: PART 2

This 2x2 business strategy matrix challenges you to assign tasks to team members (and yourself) based on what they like to do and what they are good at doing.

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Matrix Time, PART 1
Products, Marketing, Revenue Cathy Yen 3/17/24 Products, Marketing, Revenue Cathy Yen 3/17/24

Matrix Time, PART 1

The “matrix” is a common tool for comparing business strategies when there are two key drivers determining success.

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The Finance Hierarchy
Finance, Governance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 3/3/24 Finance, Governance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 3/3/24

The Finance Hierarchy

Finance is complicated. What starts as a simple checkbook, quickly turns into an entire support function with multiple steps and areas of expertise. 

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Government Filings: The Basics
Governance, Nonprofit Management, Admin Cathy Yen 2/25/24 Governance, Nonprofit Management, Admin Cathy Yen 2/25/24

Government Filings: The Basics

Setting up a nonprofit requires registration with (and approval from) quite a few distinct government agencies. Best to get it right from the beginning.

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Expenses: The Big Three
Finance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/19/24 Finance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/19/24

Expenses: The Big Three

The IRS requires that you split your expenses into programming, fundraising and management. And so do your donors.

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Saying Goodbye to an Employee
Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/15/24 Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/15/24

Saying Goodbye to an Employee

Leaving a job - or letting an employee go - is a complicated process. Know your rights and, as an employer, set yourself up for success.

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You Have One Brand
Marketing, Admin Cathy Yen 2/11/24 Marketing, Admin Cathy Yen 2/11/24

You Have One Brand

Be careful publicizing a message meant for only one group of your stakeholders. You have one brand and one platform that is out there for all to see.

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