Nonprofit boards can be engaged in the wrong ways, and this can harm the organization. Looking at recent research findings, this article explores 5 dysfunctions of boards commonly found in less successful organizations.
Read moreFigures Don't Lie*
Team Trump claims it’s fine to direct government business to his resort. It’s not, and their financial argument is not only wrong, it’s deliberately misleading. This corrupt intent has nothing to do with nonprofits, but our sector has a strangely similar problem of often not getting to the true story.
Read moreReady for the Recession?
Nonprofits will be deeply affected by a recession. This article discusses what impacts are likely, and how nonprofit leaders can plan proactively, to help emerge stronger than before.
Read moreUpcoming Training in Oregon and BC
Public Interest Management Group conducts a wide range of management training workshops for nonprofit executives. We have two upcoming sessions in Oregon and British Columbia.
Read moreManagement Innovation: Lessons from Baseball's Gene Mauch
Managing a baseball team has a lot more in common with managing an organization than you might think. We fondly recall Gene Mauch, a manager known for innovation and season-ruining catastrophes. We can learn from summers past.
Read moreOpportunity: The Hidden Cost
There’s a big hidden cost that nonprofits often ignore: the opportunity cost of decisions. Failure to consider this can result in poor decisions and/or allocation of resources. Fortunately, there are clear methods to incorporate opportunity cost into strategic decision-making and planning.
Read moreSpeeding Toward the Cliff
We are, collectively speeding toward a cliff, the emerging environmental crisis. But our society shows little inclination to make major changes. Why is that? More importantly, how can we change this catastrophic trend?
Read moreNonprofit Leaders Weigh-In on Paths to Improved Management
Public Interest Management Group and the Nonprofit Association of Oregon partnered on a research study on best management practices. We set up a series of six focus groups in diverse geographies across Oregon. Several important themes emerged from these discussions.
Read moreTactics Won’t Substitute for Strategy
Organizational strategy is crucial to success, but only when it has the right balance of vision and details, and words can get in the way. Strategy is often confused with tactics, and that’s when things can go badly.
Read moreEmbracing a World in Flux
The world is changing rapidly, and Public Interest Management Group’s clients are on the leading edge of change and solutions. 2018 had many highlights.
Read moreFinancial Data: Unleashing the Power of 'Less Is More'
When it comes to financial data, less is definitely more. But what data is essential? In this entry I discuss how to find that essence and how to use it to your advantage in managing a nonprofit organization.
Read moreFive Myths About Nonprofit Leadership
There are lots of ideas out there about what makes a nonprofit leader effective. Some popular ideas turn out to be wrong. Here we review five commonly held myths about nonprofit leadership.
Read moreNonprofits and the Class Divide
The U.S. has a class divide issue. “Class cluelessness” is a root cause. The nonprofit sector has its own class divide that can impact organizational culture and effectiveness. Nonprofits can be forces of unity, but may need to get their own houses in order first.
Read moreAbout Those Details: Devilish or Deified?
Some say the devil is in the details, but that expression used to say the exact opposite. People often shy away from detailed work, yet successful organizational management can require embracing them. So what’s up with that old cliche?
Read moreFall Executive Director Workshops in Seattle and Sacramento
Scott Schaffer will be leading PIMG’s daylong workshop, Strategic Financial Management for Nonprofit Executives, in Seattle and Sacramento this fall. Read this blog for details.
Read moreFive Myths in Nonprofit Finance
There are many myths regarding nonprofit finance, and some of them are harmful. Here I shoot down several prominent ones.
Read morePowerful Partnerships in Management Consulting
Partnerships are a key to success in nonprofit management. They're also a key part of Public Interest Management Group's business model and value proposition to clients. Here we detail the virtues of our associate consulting team.
Read moreThe Best Practice: It’s Probably Not What You Thought
PIMG conducted applied research on management practices employed by 43 nonprofits. The best practices - those most closely associated with success - might surprise you. They concern organizational strategy with several specific characteristics. These practices outshine most others in clearly distinguishing successful from unsuccessful nonprofits.
Read moreNational Immigration Law Center is Mobilizing for Justice
Public Interest Management Group has been working with the National Immigration Law Center to mobilize in support of immigration rights in a time of national crisis. NILC is rising to the challenge.
Read moreTwister, Nonprofit Style: The Art of Managing Restricted Grants
Restricted funding is a complex revenue source unique to the nonprofit sector. Many nonprofits receive restricted funding, and it brings challenges and risks. It can feel like a shell game. I offer 6 practical suggestions for playing - and winning - the restricted funding game.
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