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March, 2007 -by Peter C. Brinckerhoff

This Month's topic: Administrative Costs


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This Month's Topic: Administrative Costs

Sites of the Month

Each month, this area provides with a number of my favorite and most helpful sites regarding the topic of the month.

Management Tip of the Month

Each issue, I start with a discussion of my management perspective on the month's topic, and give you a few hands-on ideas to consider.

Recommended Publications

Here, I provide you with my recommendations on the  materials available that can help you become more mission-capable in the area of  Admin Costs

Technology

I provide you with some good ideas for uses of tech to better your organization in the area of Admin Costs

Marketing Tip

So much to say, so little space to say it.....

Next Issue

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Past Issues:
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Websites of the Month

Here are my recommendations for websites of interest on this month's topic: Administrative Costs

www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a122/a122.html The Fed's Cost Principals for Nonprofits including administrative costs.
nccsdataweb.urban.org/FAQ/index.php?category=40 Interesting overview from the National Center for Charitable Statistics.
missionbased.blogspot.com/2006/05/addicted-to-admin-costs.html One of my Mission-Based Management Blog rants about this subject.