Posts by John

The Art of Great Leadership What is leadership and how is it defined?  Countless books, training sessions, conferences and key note speakers have addressed the topic of “leadership.” Dwight D. Eisenhower explained it this way: “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.”…

Getting Started: Non-Profit 101 What is a non-profit organization? A non-profit organization is simply a corporation that has applied for and received tax exempt status from the IRS under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. This exemption status is granted under one of the sections in 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code – i.e.,…

Board Roles & Responsibilities The board of directors of a non-profit are responsible for setting the direction of and providing the resources for the mission of the organization. They have a fiduciary responsibility to the organization and the constituents it serves. In most cases, the board is comprised of volunteers from within the industry or…