Knowing the answers used to be one of the rules of success, but companies are discovering that asking questions can help generate innovative ideas.
The Power of ‘Why?’ and ‘What If?’
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We Can Work It Out: Managing Workplace Disputes
By Melanie Lockwood Herman Few things are more frustrating in the workplace than feeling unheard, especially when it comes to sensitive matters such as interpersonal workplace conflicts. And according to a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management,...
Clash of the Nonprofit Titans: Managing Board and CEO Conflicts
By Emily Wilson and Melanie Lockwood Herman Passion and conflict go hand in hand. As heartfelt passion for an organization’s mission is often the selling point that entices people to look for paid and volunteer roles at a nonprofit, it is not surprising that this...
How to Honor and Respect Your Volunteers
By Melanie Lockwood Herman Nonprofits across the country are showcasing their creative talents to celebrate the contributions of volunteers during the month of April, "National Volunteer Month." Here at the Center we receive quite...
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Avoid World War Y
The first step to preventing World War Y is to recognize the risks of unmanaged generational conflict in the workplace. If you can’t cultivate an atmosphere that is suitable for diverse workers, then you might face the challenges.
Capacity Building Program Now Accepting Applications
The Capacity Building Program is open to State of Texas nonprofit or 501c nonprofit arts organizations located in Austin or its Extra Territorial Jurisdiction, as well as individual artists.
IRS Announces Change in Form 990-N Submission Website
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that it is changing the website it uses to collect information from IRS Form 990-N filers. The Form 990-N is a very brief annual filing that smaller tax-exempt organizations are able to utilize in place of submitting the lengthier Form 990-EZ or Form 990. Many state, regional, and local affiliates and chapters of national nonprofit organizations qualify to submit the 990-N.
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Our focus is workforce development for the nonprofit community within the ACC District. To that end, we are expanding our Certificate programs, promoting adherence to fundamental principles and practices, expanding our presence throughout the ACC District, and exploring new ways through which CNS can serve the College and the nonprofit community.
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