by Suzanne Bakker | Sep 6, 2020 | Setting up a nonprofit
Recently, I have been writing about finding people or letting people into your organization and team: board members, volunteers, interns and student research groups. Finding the right people and making newcomers welcome is really important. But timely goodbyes are...
by Suzanne Bakker | Aug 30, 2020 | Setting up a nonprofit
Last week I wrote about interns and students research projects. I highlighted that if you are lucky enough to be hosting interns and students you must support them in their learning goals. What I did not mention is that of course you must facilitate and support...
by Suzanne Bakker | Aug 23, 2020 | Setting up a nonprofit
In my past few posts, I spoke about your board and about volunteers. This time, I want to look at hosting interns and student research projects. In my experience, students and interns can supercharge your thinking and your organization. I think it is well worth your...
by Suzanne Bakker | Aug 16, 2020 | Setting up a nonprofit
The past two posts I wrote about your board (and inactive board members). Your board consists of unpaid volunteers. However, you may also have other volunteers working in or for your nonprofit. Especially in the beginning when you may not have money for paid staff....
by Suzanne Bakker | Aug 9, 2020 | Setting up a nonprofit
Last week I wrote about boards. In that post, I (roughly) outlined roles and responsibilities of the board in different contexts. I learned this is something many of you struggle with. It is not easy to keep a clear distinction between a board that is supervising and...
by Suzanne Bakker | Aug 2, 2020 | Setting up a nonprofit
Last week I wrote about systems. In that post, I highlighted management as one of the areas of work where systems are needed. For instance, to specify the role, responsibilities and tasks of your board in relation to those of the director. In other words, how do you...
