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The power of purpose-driven marketing

Your company or organization is more than a name and annual revenue. Your mission is more than a statement. Your values are more than a bulleted list. Enter purpose-driven marketing: an approach that directly connects your business goals with your…

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Boost bottom line with customer insight

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial Three-quarters of marketers say they know what their customers…

Performing an assessment

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Most nonprofit organizations recognize that strengthening and building their…

Lessons from history and math

By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial Nobody knows the future. In part one of this…

Recordkeeping for your business

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial One thing many people give up when they become…

The power of a pause: how to tolerate (and utilize) silence

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial It was a moment so painful that it sticks…

Recognizing women of influence: past and present

Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Once again, we are celebrating the CBJ’s Women of Influence.…

Succession planning: Ensuring continuity during leadership changes

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Developing a succession plan for an organization is a…

Each piece of nonprofit board is important

By John Langhorne and Nancy Quellhorst / Guest Editorial Early in our careers, mentors suggested…

Delegating can save managers time and money

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Have you ever had projects delegated to you in…

Five questions to ask before every meeting

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial It usually takes a magazine five years to turn…

Diagnosing a non-performer and giving the right prescription

By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial If you have been a manager or supervisor for…

Six signs it’s time to rebrand

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial A lot of money is spent every day by…

Defining the role of the board chair

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial High-functioning organizations have strong co-leadership between the executive director…

Lessons from history and math

By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial Nobody knows the future. Investors, of course, wish they…

Don’t let disorganization debilitate your business

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Every January, thousands of small business owners across the…