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Organizational skills

Non-profit organizations are not called organizations for nothing. Organization is one of the most important elements for a non-profit to be successful. A well thought out mission statement, clear goals and knowing, inside-and-out, the many facets of your non-profit, from your business plan to the needs of your volunteers, are all key elements to the health of your organization.

What it takes

  • Take the time to review your past results and assess how it went and what can be improved.
  • Come up with a business plan – yes, a business plan. It makes things clear to you and to the people who want to know who you are and what you do.
  • Put your well thought out plan into action! Fund raising is a stressful, time consuming experience; know how much is too much, know how to keep everyone motivated and fresh.
  • Get smart! Take the time NOW to brainstorm and really comb through the running of your organization, pin-point flaws and find solutions. Keep a journal with you for jotting down ideas.
  • Keep it up! Frequent checks on your progress and how you, your people, and your organization are doing helps keep you on top of things. The beginning of getting organized may be tough but it gets easier and everything runs smoother once all the right things are in place.

The key is NOT to bite off more than you can chew and that’s where Phil can help. We listen to your needs, identify your strengths and weaknesses, and develop your goals with you. Before you become overwhelmed with the idea of reaching those worthy goals, Phil will help you break them down and create a less daunting step-by-step plan to reach them.

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