planning Archives - Changing Tides

Can a strategic plan help your nonprofit?

by Suzanne Bakker | Sep 2, 2023 | Nonprofit management

Can a strategic plan help your nonprofit? Many nonprofits think it can’t. They think that external circumstances make it impossible to plan for anything. This is a very disempowering thought. And very unhealthy for everyone involved in this work. And totally against...

What you need to consider when planning outreach for a public holiday

by Suzanne Bakker | Apr 17, 2022 | Nonprofit management

Public holidays can be good opportunities to reach out to the community you serve, including your (foreign) partners and donors. For instance, by hosting an event, organizing an activity, or sending a (personal) message. Here is what you need to consider when planning...

Keeping Up the Good Work In A Crisis

by Suzanne Bakker | Mar 29, 2020 | Nonprofit management

I see many not-for-profits being uncertain about their future now, as their activities are being canceled one by one. How can you keep on core staff, if project activities cannot be implemented? Do donors approve of covering such costs even though you cannot deliver...

Time Sheets As A Tool For Accountability

by Suzanne Bakker | Jan 5, 2020 | Nonprofit management

For many not-for-profits, staff is one of the key expenses for their work. While many funders do not like to feel they are subsidizing salaries, and prefer to contribute to real, tangible activities and products. That makes staff salaries a sensitive part of any...