When my oldest was turning 9, I took her on a hike. While walk with her, I asked her to give me 9 pieces of advice, 9 things she had learned up to this point in her life. Here is what she came up with, in the order she came up with it. 1) Take your Bible to church. 🙂 2) Think about what you say before you speak so you don’t hurt someone’s feelings. 3) Pray. 4) Work on your talent. You are good at something. (She is an artist and works on this talent daily.) 5) Be a good friend. 6) If you see someone who is sad…
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Job Idea #2: Housing Coach
A friend of mine does home remodeling in another state. His work is really good and he knows everything about houses. Whenever I have questions, I always ask him. He is patient with my ignorance and is a great teacher. I’ve heard him mention that at some point he physically will not be able to do the work. For now, though, he continues doing amazing work. This leads me to an idea for him, and possibly for some of you: A Housing Coach. I know next to nothing when it comes to basic home care, and I would never even consider doing remodeling. Some of you are like me. Others…
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Structuring Your Nonprofit
Whether you already have a nonprofit or are about to start one, consider carefully the structure you set up. From your Board to your Staff to those you serve, the structure you create can have a lasting impact on your organization. Here are five questions to consider, particularly if you are looking to change your structure. 1) What is your current structure? 2) What other options are available to you? 3) How are other similar organizations structured? Are they thriving? 4) What should you do? 5) How do you get there? What is your Strategic Plan going to be? Structure is important. Do not let it keep you from getting…