I just spent the last two days with a number of non-profit organizations. Not surprisingly, all are looking for funding. All are asking me what they should do. And, curiously, not a single board member has been present – all of those asking for help are executive directors.

We do not look for the funding outlook to be good for non-profits for quite a while. The economy remains an elusive unknown. Just how bad is it? We cannot know just yet.

We do know, as per our foundational principles, that our charitable, community-based, non-profit sector (NPOs) represents the best, and the brightest -- and the most focused and knowledgeable – individuals and organizations available to address the serious problems facing our communities. And, importantly, we know from experience that neither the government nor the private sector is well-equipped to deal with the challenges that lie ahead.

Again, we believe you can distinguish yourselves from your peer group by touting your understanding, commitment, and achievement of Certification on the key issues of Ethics, Governance, and Accountability. And, we definitely believe that such a Certification can enable you to receive funding when others do not.

So…

Let us hear from you. Do our suggestions make sense? If you agree, why do you agree? If you disagree, why do you disagree?

At this particular point in time – perhaps more than ever before – YOU can play an incredible role in the future of our country and our communities.

Again, please opine. We’d love to dialogue with you.