Here are the tools that keep me productive and sane as the clock ticks down the minutes till deadline. Two monitors: I thought two monitors was overkill, but G. pushed me into it. Now, I can’t imagine how I worked on anything complicated without them. When working on a grant I have my notes, background […]

By Sam Frank of Synthesis Partnership If Strategic Planning strikes you (or your board) as a tedious, formulaic waste of time, think again. Don’t give up! Not only is planning essential to the health of almost any nonprofit, but it can also be invigorating, enlightening and morale-building.  Engage your board and staff with your strategic […]

BY: Teri Evans, Entrepreneur  The most successful entrepreneurs have faced the same challenges that startups are grappling with today.There are lessons learned that can help anyone who is starting a business. Here, we offer a dozen of the best business tips from the entrepreneurs behind the big ideas in ‘Trep Talk– from picking a market to executing on your idea, plus […]