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Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The CFO-ED Relationship

Blue Avocado

In the capacity of CFO for the past 25 years, I have partnered with seven executive directors in four different nonprofits. I have worked with an athletic director, an artist, and a number of social workers, and I have found nothing more satisfying than the give and take of a mutually respectful relationship with my […].

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Rule Your Market—Blue Ocean Strategy Sidesteps the Sharks

.orgSource

Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy, is our expert for guiding associations through tough markets. Clowns, acrobats, and trapeze artists entertain. Are sharks circling your member base, eyeing bites for their next meal? Uncontested space is the gift of Blue Ocean Strategy.

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Case Study: Artist Trust Applies Lessons from the Nonprofit Technology Leadership Academy

NTEN

Based in Seattle, Artist Trust supports and encourages artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout the state of Washington. It''s not uncommon for artists in rural areas to have to drive long distances simply to access the Internet. "We

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Study the Data, But Eat the Cake—Put the Human Factor Forward

.orgSource

These functions put facts in the hands of CEOs, boards of directors, and any other leader who, in an increasingly competitive environment, must take off their rose-colored glasses and see that their pet pony is actually a nag. Artists were experiencing rows of empty seats at ‘sold out’ concerts. And what might that be?

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Guest Post by Rebecca Krause: How Can Artists Inspire Service in Community?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

  I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts for 12 years on a range of arts and technology programs, including a network for artists called Arts Wire.   There were artists who had studio spaces in the buildings - lives were lost as well as complete life's work. Three Things Artists Can Do. Tell stories.

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Forward Unto the Breach: Don’t Rest on Nonprofit Laurels

Bloomerang

EXAMPLE: When I worked as director of development and marketing at Jewish Family and Children’s Services, I was looking for ways to expand awareness and build our mailing list. I came up with an idea to mesh my love of weekend crafts fairs and artist open studio visits with my day job. At first everyone was ‘gung ho;’ it was fun.

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Broken Crayons: What Happens When Nonprofit Leadership Fails Fundraisers of Color

Bloomerang

After all, y’all said so in the three interviews we had with the staff, Executive Director, and the Board of Directors. Executive Directors and CEOs should model good behavior and publicly exhibit support for fundraisers of color. Board members should also offer support if the Executive Director is also a person of color.