Business agility is closely related to something called “agile project management”, an approach to constantly reassess and adjust priorities and being flexible as the circumstances change, so that you maximize your desired outcomes.Think about it — we live in a
How to have an effective relationship between the Board Chair and the Executive Director
There are specific dynamics to every relationship. There are people in your life who make you bristle just by coming into the room. Others make you smile when you think of them. Some share your sense of humor and you
If “Lean” is your dream – How can you grow your center with minimal staff and funding?
We provide considerable information on how to raise money, develop fee for service projects, and partner with funders for other than Independent Living funds. The struggle is getting it done. Everyone is already busy. Who has time to plan and
Are CIL Boards and SILCs different from other non-profit boards?
As is so often the case, the answer is “yes and no”. Because of our unique structure to assure consumer control (which is required by the Rehabilitation Act as amended), our boards and councils are unique. Not very many non-profit
What is in a name?
If your center staff and board have worked on your mission and vision lately, you probably had this conversation. “The community doesn’t understand what a Center for Independent Living is. They want to drop off their elderly relative and have
What does your IRS 990 say about you?
February 19, 2017 the Denver Post, reminded Rocky Mountain readers that “Every year, nonprofit organizations must submit their informational returns to the IRS in the form of a 990 or 990-EZ. Although these forms are sent to the IRS, they
Seven Red Flags on IRS Form 990
IRS Form 990 is a tax return for organizations that are exempt from Income Tax. Tax-exempt organizations, nonexempt charitable trusts, and section 527 political organizations file this form to provide the IRS with the information required by section 6033. The
Tips for hiring an Executive Director
ILRU provides technical assistance and training to centers for independent living and statewide independent living councils. Through our years of work providing this support, we have gathered some recommendations to help boards of directors or statewide councils during the transition
First Aid for your Board
Questions from a CIL Executive Director: I’m having some difficulties with my board that I could use some advice on. 1. The board is not doing anything to assist me in finding new members, and we are now under 51%.
Consumer Control? Disability Community?
I get to visit a lot of centers, and meet a lot of people who work for CILs or SILCs or are on the board of one. I see centers that are “service providers” and, in contrast, centers that are