2:17. Hey, bad things happen at nonprofits. So when the avalanche comes, it may be a surprise, but if you're strong, you'll survive and may even find that some good comes of it.

2:15. Volunteers provide much more than time . . . learn the true value of volunteers and why it's important to invest them, and in your volunteer program.

0.57. It's tough "catching" big donors, but it important to keep casting even when the fishing is not that good. Meanwhile, enjoy the process of catching the little ones.

2:20. Keeping an on the big picture is just as important as the managing the details of our ToDo lists. Hold special brainstorming sessions to encourage each other to keep looking to the horizon for changes coming your way.

2.14. Gosh, it's soooo easy to create programming around what "we" want. But what about our clients? What type of programming do they want -- and need? Time to keep our mouths shut and ears open.

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