by Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
While the country has pressed pause on so many things, perhaps this is actually a great time to rethink strategic planning. Some reasons: Pre-pandemic life was moving at such an accelerated pace that a five-year plan seemed ancient by year three; The time investment...
by Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick | Jul 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
In times of crisis, human nature is to retreat and reassess, which is exacerbated by a pandemic that restricts physical gatherings. Even when adverse impacts are minimal for a given individual, disruption of routines can cause one to press pause on voluntary...
by Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick | Feb 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
You must maintain the trust of your donors, which takes devoted time and attention. Nonprofits doing great work can be understandably laser-focused on meeting current needs for mission accomplishment as well as anticipating future needs. Decisions and pivots made in...
by Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick | May 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you spend much time on professional media platforms you are likely to see the oft-quoted declaration, “The most dangerous phrase in the language is ‘we’ve always done it this way’,” attributed to Rear Admiral Grace Hopper. Frequently, this contention is made within...
by Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick | Sep 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Often funds go begging for a recipient organization because prospective donors are not convinced that they should give. People give for very different reasons yet donors are often treated like they “should” give simply because the nonprofit is worthy. Think about...
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