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Happy December everyone. Time to bundle up and do our best to stay warm (Well, at least in the Midwest and North). It's a Friday and you might be wondering, what could you possibly be doing right now to make a difference in your organization today? We have an easy answer to you for that […]

My father plays the trombone and absolutely loves it. In fact, it would be fair to say it is probably his number one passion in life. When it comes to instruments, the trombone is so recognizable that most people know what it is by simply seeing a photo of it. On the other hand, there […]

Do you have that one close friend or family member in life with whom distance does not seem to put a damper on your friendship? You might be separated by miles, but your relationship remains the same today as it was yesterday. nn Once a year, or even less often, you see each other, but […]

n Now some of you might be reading this and wondering what does a BGCA Conference have anything to do with my nonprofit? What we are about to say can be connected to any organization. So keep on reading 🙂 nn Last week Midwest Studies Group (MSG) had the grand opportunity to be part of […]

Ask yourself this question. Would you expect a first grader to hit 25 free throws in a row? Would you ever yell at, or shame, that first grader for not being able to do this task? Probably not as it's perfectly fine and normal for a first grader NOT to hit 25 free throws in […]

Do you know the difference between a homepage and a landing page? If you are scratching your head, don't worry. You are pretty much like everyone else in the world. nn One of our wonderful partners at Midwest Studies Group is IFC Studios. IFC Studios creates a variety of media outlets, including websites. Often times […]

Nothing is more exciting than when a nonprofit organization starts to grow. More growth usually means more funding, for more clients, for more difference making. The question usually ends up being . . . how and when do you make that investment in growth? n nFar too often organizations grow based on their perceived need, […]

It's that time. The dreadful time in which you or a member of your staff need a new computer. It's that head banging moment in which you need to compare value vs need. nn We know one could say this is an issue in any industry or for yourself personally but in the nonprofit world […]

2023 and 2024 are VERY important years to keep eye on Foundations and DAF (Donor Advised Fund) opportunities. Knowing how to navigate those waters can make a huge impact in how you ask for funding AND how you budget. n nHere are just a few things to keep eye on according to the most recent […]

It's that time of the year. The time in which many of you are going to start your strategic planning process OR will be doing one in a few months. Either way, before you do, we wanted to share an important tip. nn As a firm who leads strategic plans on a consistent basis, you […]