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February 2012:
Never Under-Estimate the Impact of Your Leadership
The Backdrop
What Changed
How It Was Accomplished
In Summary

September 2011:
Successful Planning Projects
Critical Ingredients
More than One Way to Skin A Cat
Strategy by Design
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June 2011:
Partnerships and Collaborations - An Often Overlooked Strategic Tool
Don’t Wait Until Your House Is Burning
Chief Development Officers Can Play a Role
Partnerships, Collaborations & Mergers - Not So Different
Key Success Factors
What the Successful Partner Should Consider
The Potential Pitfalls to Remember
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March 2011:
Succinct Presentations
Tough Discussions
Realistic Action Plans
Finding Successful Consultants
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October 2010:
* Best Practices
Cash and Your Board: Bring Wisdom, Checkbook and Contacts
Face the Economic Realities
Ramp Up Your "Give and Get"
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September 2010:
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Funders, Do Well for Your Mission and Your Grantees
Where You Want to Invest
How You Want to Invest
When You Make Disbursements
How You Partner
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September 2010:
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Realities of the "New Normal"
Charities, Control What You Can
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March 2010:
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Informed, Targeted Grant-Making to Maximize Impact
Making Tough Choices Bad Leaders' 10 Most Common Failings
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December 2009:
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Scenario Planning: Cover your Downside, Plan for the Upside
Using a Trade-Off Matrix to Assess Your Options
Planting Seeds for Tomorrow
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May 2009:
Joint Programs: Increase Participation
Shared Technology: Leverage Limited Resources for Maximum Reach
Combined Organizations: Expand Services for More Clients
Next Steps: Begin the Courtship
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February 2009:
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Keep Your Eye on the End Goal
Maximize your Cash Flow
Collaborate and Communicate
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December 2008:
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It's a New World
There will Always Be Demand For Your Services
Take Care of Your Agency, Too
Focus on What You Can Control, Not What You Can't
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September 2008:
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Focus, Focus, Focus
Improve Your Cash Flow
Work to Maintain Donor Interest
Forecast Ahead and Plan Accordingly
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June 2008:
Why the Focus on Performance and Outcomes
Talk to Your Funders
Use Performance Information to Improve Your Program and Funding
Leverage How You Compare with Others to Serve Your Community Better
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March 2008:
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It’s All About Cash
Know the Nut You Have to Cover
Increase Your Options to Continue Serving Your Community
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January 2008:
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The American Economy and Nonprofits: Challenging Times in 2008
What Can Nonprofits Do to Address the Upcoming Financial Challenges?
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October 2007:
Merger Sticking Points: Key Issues You Need to Address
Why do You Need a Consultant to Help with a Merger?
Merger Truisms: Points to Remember
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May 2007:
News: The Challenge for Multi-Site, Multi-Service Organizations: Achieving a Sense of Family
Tools: Consulting Teams Can Bring Precisely the Expertise You Need
Transitions: Leadership Needs Should Be Considered Even When the Seat Is Filled
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January 2007:
News: Comparing Yourself to Others Helps You Know Where You Are & How Well You Operate
Tools: How You Can Get the Most from a Consulting Engagement
Transitions: Thinking "Outside the Box" Can Create Real Opportunities
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September 2006:
News: NYC UJA-Federation Features KrasnePlows & Client
Tools for Success: Frameworks for Strategic Decision-Making
Transitions: Coaching Helps Ensure a New Leader's Success
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June 2006:
News: Build Capacity: Your Fiscal Department Can Be a Resource
Tools: Planning for Success
Transitions: Successful Recruitment
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March 2006:
News: KrasnePlows Board Governance Article
Tools: Helping Boards Understand Financials
Transitions: The Ugly Merger Word
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