I met Sally Petersen about a year ago to discuss our common interest in nonprofit risk management. She brought great insight to the discussion, leveraging her obvious, deep experience in accounting and finance. I only learned later I was talking to powerhouse in the nonprofit financial management sector. During her 12 year tenure as CFO for Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley, she helped the organization Read More
Could Nonprofits Be the Solution to 21st Century Woes?
Some 25 years ago while living and working in Germany, I distinctly remember a conversation I had with my language teacher. Looking to improve my German language skills by meeting and conversing with more locals, I asked her about finding a nonprofit in town where I could volunteer. She twisted up her face in a question. “Nonprofits? I think that’s more an American thing.” Indeed it is. According to Charities Aid Read More