As a foundation that supports many nonprofit organizations, Ball Brothers Foundation has had a front row seat to see how excellent boards have transformed organizations over the years. We strongly believe in the importance of outstanding board governance and leadership, as good boards have a profound effect on an organization's ability to serve its constituents and adapt to meet changing community needs.... Read More
In the movie Moneyball, starring Brad Pitt as coach Billy Beane, data-based decisions were shown to work out very well for organizations. Beane used certain performance metrics to try and predict success for the Oakland A’s baseball team, as well as minimize his costs for hiring players. Long story short, it worked.... Read More
Nonprofit organizations are not unlike individuals, they are constantly looking to the future and often stressed about how their “lives” are going. What could they do differently to improve? A great deal is externally focused when the answers they need may be internal. In fact, the answers are already there, but how much you will GRASP is TBD.... Read More
After a lengthy pandemic-induced pause, Hoosiers will soon be required to start repaying their student loans. Interest starts accruing again on September 1 and then in October payments resume for borrowers across Indiana for the first time in more than three years. ... Read More
Did you know that Indianapolis has nine sister cities, including Taipei in Taiwan, Cologne in Germany and Campinas in Brazil? What about the state of Indiana? Well, the Hoosiers have a new trans-Atlantic relative – a part of the UK called the Thames Estuary.... Read More
If one of your company’s challenges is installing or servicing technical equipment in the field, I know at least one thing that’s been interfering with your sleep more often than usual. That one thing is staffing. More specifically, being able to respond to your customers’ needs for providing service at their locations. ... Read More
When people ask me what excites me most about my upcoming retirement, I tell them I’ll finally have a chance to organize my sock drawer. The expressions I receive in return suggest I must not have understood the question.... Read More
Did you know federal income tax credits and incentives are available for energy-efficient home improvements? The new program created within the Inflation Reduction Act, passed last summer, is (partially) live. Don’t pass up the thousands of dollars the program could save you!... Read More
Libraries represent community, connectedness, and until recently, inclusion. Libraries are places to get lost: within the pages of a great book. They are windows to the world of exploration, and can be a safe haven for children as they are exploring boundaries, relating to others, and discovering other cultures.... Read More
Thousands of Hoosiers face periodic financial challenges, a reality recently exacerbated by inflation and economic recovery from the pandemic. As an operator of a licensed small-dollar lender in Indiana, I see the difference that access to short-term, small-dollar credit makes for my customers – helping many to manage obligations and overcome periodic bumps in the road, from occasional changes in income and life circumstances to emergency expenses.... Read More
Technology can optimize your supply chain and logistics processes, but as with everything in business, there are always risks involved that can disrupt the flow due to circumstances that might be out of your control.... Read More
With students heading into their first full week of the 2023-2024 school year, I wanted to highlight some of the new education policies that came out of the General Assembly this past legislative session. ... Read More
A common fear among retirees and soon-to-be retirees is running out of money. And as we now know, social security is not designed to be a retiree's only source of income. Let's explore another avenue for creating guaranteed retirement income.... Read More
You’ve determined your company needs some extra creative help. Maybe you want a graphic designer to update your logo or you need someone to create posts for your blog. You’ve received recommendations from trusted colleagues, but how do you identify the right freelancer or other supplier?... Read More
For many Hoosiers, coming home to dinner is something to look forward to after a long day of work. However, for many in Indianapolis, dinner on the table isn’t always a guarantee. According to the Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition, over 208,000 Indy residents live in a food desert. ... Read More
There are no shortages of to-dos on a business owner’s list, and the same can be said for homeowners. No matter if you own a business or a home, there is one item that is often missing from the list altogether, and it can be a costly one. ... Read More
The right marketing partner can support your efforts to meet your business goals in many different ways -- some of which you probably wouldn’t expect. Take the time a client wanted to make their team’s favorite annual event even bigger and better.... Read More
Perhaps you have long championed a charitable cause, and your hard work has landed you a position on a non-profit board. Or, perhaps you were asked to sit on an amazing corporate board. Before you say "yes," it is important to ask questions.... Read More
In today's rapidly changing and diverse world, organizations must recognize the importance of fostering an environment that values and embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). To truly understand where they stand in their DEIB journey and identify areas for growth, organizations should consider conducting a DEIB assessment.... Read More
Purpose is foundational; it doesn’t matter if you are a business, nonprofit, or individual. I recognize that my life has been driven by purpose at varying levels. I’ve lost it, had it shaken, and found a new purpose a few times. I’ve talked about it, wrote a book about it, and now you’re reading about it. On a larger scale, our individual inability to deal with many of today’s societal issues can be rooted in the lack of such purpose. So, what can we do about it?... Read More
