Articles by CharityChannel Members
CharityChannel members who have years of experience in their field may apply to join a Contributor's Panel. Once accepted to a panel by the panel's editor, the member will work with the editor to determine article topics and to prepare an article that is ready for publication. With tens of thousands of colleagues in the CharityChannel professional community, this is a key opportunity to give back to your profession by sharing your hard-won expertise and wisdom.
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BOARD ALERT: It is a brave new world! Contributed by:
Patricia SmithWednesday, May 23, 2012 (355 days ago)
Deferring to a strong executive leader to the point of complacency is highly risky for boards of directors. Here is a true story, still unfolding, that shows why.
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The Interim Director: Place Holder or Catalyst for Organizational Change? Contributed by:
Patricia SmithWednesday, March 14, 2007 (6 years 62 days ago)
When there is a sudden departure of an executive director, regardless of whether it was a resignation or termination, the board faces many crucial decisions. Who will oversee operations until a replacement is hired? Which approach will be least disruptive in terms of services and operations? How will the expenses of the transition and search be funded? Can this period be used to strengthen the organization and build capacity?
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Free Stuff - If There Really Is Such A Thing - For Those Thinking About Consulting Contributed by:
Patricia SmithFriday, November 21, 2003 (9 years 176 days ago)
When environmentalist Barry Commoner coined the phrase There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch (TANSTAAFL), it was a reference to one of his four laws of ecology, briefly that in nature's equation both sides of the scale must balance-- for every gain there is a cost. Why is this a lead-in to an article about "free stuff" for new consultants? Well, because while the majority of the information and assistance is free, there is still a cost of time and energy involved.
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The Top 10 Ways to Sabotage Your Consulting Business Contributed by:
Patricia SmithFriday, September 19, 2003 (9 years 239 days ago)
David Letterman has perfected the top 10 list and admittedly many of his choices are silly and inane. This list, however, is foolproof. If you practice only one or two of these, you may be able to stay in business. For best results and to totally sabotage your consulting business you must follow all 10.
CharityChannel's WE REVIEW
CharityChannel members who have been admitted to the WE REVIEW Contributors Panel are eligible to receive recently-published books from a variety of publishers (and some self-publishers) to review. Reviews are not limited to books published by CharityChannel Press, the publishing project of the CharityChannel professional community. If you are interested in reviewing books, you are welcome to apply. Note that, even though WE REVIEW has been publishing reviews for over a decade, it has recently been reorganized and re-launched. We took the opportunity to remove prior reviews, since our focus is on newly published books.
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The Nonprofit Outcomes Toolbox – A Complete Guide to Program Effectiveness, Performance Measurement and Results Review by:
Patricia SmithSaturday, December 10, 2011 (1 years 155 days ago)
As someone who grew up hearing about the importance of always having the right tool for the job, I have a keen interest in toolboxes whether they be for carpentry, craft projects or problem solving. There is no one tool that works every time, so it is prudent to have a wide array of devices, gear, tackle or utensils in your toolkit to ensure success.
If you are looking for the ultimate, top of the line, must-have comprehensive reference on outcomes, Dr. Penna's “toolbox” is brimming with models, examples, case studies, options, and exercises.
CharityChannel Press Books
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CharityChannel Press is the publishing project of the CharityChannel professional community. In this blogging feature, the authors and editors of our books and manuals share their thoughts, ideas, insights, and advice on topics of interest to busy practitioners. Reading their blogs is a great way to get to know them and to learn about their latest books and manuals. Be sure to jump in and add your comment to blog postings.
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