Short-term goals, long view

By Julie HoldawayPublished in the Orange County Register on October 14, 2013It wasn't so long ago when the five-year plan was requisite.Nowadays, looking so far into the future increasingly is a fict ...

Oct 15, 2013

Before raising money, raise your dream

By Julie HoldawayPublished in the Orange County Register on July 15, 2013Success for nonprofit organizations means matching big goals with specific strategies.My favorite quote by Thoreau is about bu ...

Jul 15, 2013

Grooming our future leaders

By Julie HoldawayPublished in the Orange County Register on June 17, 2013Developing those who will take charge down the road requires giving them room to grow into their roles, so they will be well p ...

Jun 19, 2013

Helping boss' bosses boss

OneOC board Chairman Arnie Pinkston volunteers at the Boys & Girls Club Brea.By Julie HoldawayPublished in the Orange County Register on May 27, 2013With little time, nonprofits' board members need t ...

May 27, 2013

Reasonable pay? It's a tough question

By Julie HoldawayPublished in the Orange County Register on May 20, 2013Nonprofits need to be open, honest and follow previous examples of what top executives are earning.When asked about salaries in ...

May 20, 2013

Want real commitment? Get it in writing

By Julie HoldawayPublished in the Orange County Register on May 13, 2013Signing on the dotted line is a powerful tool for nonprofits, something they should require of board members.For two months I'v ...

May 13, 2013

Assessments: Stop, Reflect Listen

Think you already know what ails your organization?What’s telling you? Your gut?Well, that’s one way to get a read on your nonprofit, but performing an assessment is a far more useful and accurate wa ...

Feb 20, 2013

Behind every successful nonprofit is... a coach?

What would the Lakers have done without Phil Jackson? UCLA without John Wooden? Would Michael Phelps have accomplished his feats without the help of a coach?What can a coach do for you?In sports, we ...

Jan 22, 2013
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