“Do you have a gift acceptance policy? Most nonprofit organizations do not have such a policy adopted until after the fundraising program is in place. This article by Kathryn W. Miree, Esq. will give the reader a greater understanding of … Continue reading
Category Archives: Management (overall)
“In the universe of Star Wars, there’s a lot you can learn about what not to do from the mistakes made by the Emperor and Darth Vader during their ill-fated tenure as leaders of the Galactic Empire. But while it’s … Continue reading
Lodgepole® by Callippe Solutions LLC is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hibbs-Hallmark & Company!! You enter the details about your facilities in Lodgepole – the same quality data that you provide to your property insurance agency. Lodgepole gives … Continue reading
When facilities staff are performing their job (maintenance, repair, installation, etc.), what quality standard are they expected to meet? Done well? Close to perfect? Good enough? Are there different standards for different types of work, e.g., do some projects need … Continue reading
“While there are many different to write a business plan, camps should consider including these parts: Cover Sheet Executive Summary Introduction Program Staffing Operations, Facilities, and Equipment Marketing Financial Risk Management Appendices” For the full article see http://www.acacamps.org/campmag/1503/developing-business-plan-camp From … Continue reading
“At Blue Star, as at many camps, we care passionately about healing the planet. As third generation owners/directors, we are humbled and honored to continue and deepen the long tradition of social justice that breathes at the core of our … Continue reading
Your site and facilities are the backbone to your organization. So do you think of them as MAINTENANCE (things that need to be fixed) or as an ASSET (benefit, strength, blessing, market advantage). How do you personally think about site … Continue reading
Is Preventive Maintenance (PM) worth the time and effort? YES! Here’s an anonymous, true story that shows: 1-the importance of PM, 2-how PM can be shown to save money, and 3-how PM systems can work (using the manufacturer’s recommendations, developing … Continue reading
Perhaps you brought up the waterlines this spring, and said, “I can’t remember what we did last last year – what was the order to turn on the valves? A written Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) could help with any task … Continue reading
“One of the big dangers in modern life is that there is so much distraction and so much constant stimulation that it keeps us at the surface of things. There is a part of ourselves that needs silence and needs … Continue reading
“We’ve explored construction contracts before and the idea that they set the rules for a short-term “marriage of convenience” — from proposal through amicable divorce. But this month, we’re going to consider some of the pieces of that construction document … Continue reading
“Studies from Northwestern University have shown that people who separate themselves from a problem are more likely to have “eureka” moments — anyone thinking creatively would probably describe a the coming of a new idea in this way. So, in … Continue reading
When was the last time you went undercover at your site? Pack a suitcase and stay overnight at your retreat or conference center. By experiencing things first hand, you might pick up a few things that would make things more … Continue reading
Lodgepole president, Wynne, was interviewed by the authors for the site and facilities chapter. In the book she is quoted, this outdoor facilities newsletter is listed, and Lodgepole is included as a resource. Not only can you read about facilities, … Continue reading
With guests coming and going, do you have a schedule to clean the dirtiest things? Below are some areas you might include in your daily, weekly, or monthly schedule: light switch plates remote controls door handles bathroom faucets switch on … Continue reading