Commentary
How Much Is That Donation In Relative Terms
Mon, Feb 2, 2020
by Drew McManus
We hear it all the time: the donor community is feeling tapped out and there just isn’t any more to give. While that may be subjective, it doesn’t mean we can’t quantify the relative value of large donor gifts in a way everyone else can connect with. To that end, the Washington Post published an
When In Doubt, Do The Math
Wed, Jan 1, 2020
by Drew McManus
This week is shaping up to be a daisy-chain of post topics. Yesterday’s post was on the value (and fun!) of due diligence and as it turns out, there’s an excellent article from Zach Finklelstein at MiddleClassArtist.com that makes good use of due diligence and takes a long, hard look at the numbers behind music
Workplace Culture Jargon That Needs A Timeout
Wed, Jan 1, 2020
by Drew McManus
A snarky tweet from @OrchestraSay the other day got me thinking about workplace leadership jargon that can use a timeout. When the executive director says "My door is always open." They really mean: 1. This sounds like something a friendly person says2. This counts as trying to care3. You are all witnesses to me being
The Latest Trend In Hiding Compensation Within The Nonprofit Sector
Tue, Jan 1, 2020
by Drew McManus
There’s a thought-provoking article by Sarah Pulliam Bailey in the 1/17/2020 edition of the Washington Post that examines a growing trend among evangelical organizations to shift from a traditional nonprofit status to what the IRS defines as a “Church” status. The impetus for this is a desire to obfuscate executive leadership compensation. While both status
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