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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:

* Best Practices

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:

* Best Practices

Realities of the "New Normal"
Charities, Control What You Can

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March 2010:

* Best Practices

Informed, Targeted Grant-Making to Maximize Impact
Making Tough Choices
Bad Leaders' 10 Most Common Failings

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December 2009:

* Best Practices

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:

* Best Practices

Keep Your Eye on the End Goal
Maximize your Cash Flow
Collaborate and Communicate

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December 2008:

* Best Practices

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:

* Best Practices

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:

* Best Practices

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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