by Suzanne Bakker | Sep 2, 2023 | planning, risk management, strategic planning | 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...
by Suzanne Bakker | Apr 17, 2022 | donor relations, planning | 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...
by Suzanne Bakker | Mar 29, 2020 | crisis management, finance management, fundraising, planning | 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...
by Suzanne Bakker | Jan 5, 2020 | budgeting, expenses, finance management, human resource management, planning, project design, team management | 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...
