With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Keokuk County and across the nation, this City Council Meeting was a little different than most. Because of the Governor’s proclamation to avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, they decided to have us in the lobby with the option to rotate in and out as we needed to…
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Wealth Creation in Rural Communities
Introduction Have you ever considered what it actually means to have wealth? Usually when we say someone is wealthy, we mean that they have a lot of money. But wealth is a lot more than that. Wealth is defined more broadly as “the social worth of an economy’s entire productive base [which] consists of the…
How to be an Effective Board Member
Introduction Becoming a Board Member is a big responsibility and a big accomplishment. This is doubly so if you are young, given that less than 2% of Board Members are under 30 in the United States! The benefits of Board Membership are numerous, including giving you new professional and personal networking opportunities, professional skill development…
Basic Strategic Planning for Nonprofits
Introduction Strategic planning is the process used to make a plan for a nonprofit or other organization over the next few years. It is a living document that helps steer the ship and ensure the organization continues to carry out its mission. Strategic planning models and phases abound, this is just one example of a…
Carver Model of Policy Governance
Introduction Nonprofits and registered charities, like other incorporated entities, are required to have a Board of Directors to perform governance and oversight. Boards review the financial situation of the organization, write policies and perform risk management, among other duties. There are a number of theories on the most effective form of Board Governance. Boards are…