Should you take a second look at your nonprofit 990 form?

In the digital age, don't forget that all your important information that the IRS has about you is VERY public. With that in mind, you make want to take a second look at your 990 form from a different perspective.

With charity-evaluating websites forming and growing with every day, it’s no wonder so many donors and stakeholders are reviewing the publicly disclosed Form 990. One website has over 6.2 million views in 2012 alone. That being said, the 990 has many opportunities for you to tout the accomplishments of your organization. It all starts with page one and each page has an opportunity for you. Review your return carefully for these chances to make your organization shine.

via 5 Reasons You Should Take a Second Look at Your Form 990…Today | GuideStar Blog.

Here are the five reasons but number one may be the most important.

1. Marketing Opportunities


2. Governance Check


3. IRS Red Flags


4. Appropriate Allocations


5. Does the return make sense? If not, explain it.

How to Deliver Patient-Centered Care: Learn from Service Industries

According the to the HBR, over the past decade, patient-centered care has become a mantra for high-quality health care. Policymakers, researchers, physician-leaders, and patients have all cited the need for care to be tailored to patients' unique needs and preferences. And there is solid evidence that patient-centered care can help improve care quality and reduce costs. However, in the rush to become more patient-centered, the health care system has misplaced its focus.

More here: How to Deliver Patient-Centered Care: Learn from Service Industries - Brian Powers, Amol S. Navathe, and Sachin H. Jain - Harvard Business Review.

As a great leader, do you pay attention to politics?

Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback, authors of "Being the Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader," describe the three types of networks you need to succeed. Harvard Business Review video with Linda A. Hill, the Wallace Brett Donham Professor Business Administration at Harvard Business School and Kent Lineback who has spent many years as a manager and an executive in business and government.

A very honest conversation about politics in organizations and why it is important not to ignore it. You may be a CIO or a part of the C-Suite, a VP, a Director, a manager or team player. Should you ignore the politics of relationships?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGdRyPN3IRk&feature=g-vrec

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