​I want to send greetings and good wishes to the members, stakeholders, and supporters of the Idaho Nonprofit Center. I have the honor of leading the Center for the next few months as its Interim CEO, providing management oversight as well as leading the search for the Center’s permanent CEO.
 
As Amy Little writes in her piece in this issue of CenterView, the decision to hire an Interim CEO was an intentional and well-considered plan for successfully navigating this leadership transition. While we have all been humbled by change and uncertainty in the last year, we have also seen organizations and individuals use this time of transition to reassess, to innovate, and to emerge stronger. 
 
I like this quote by Idaho’s own Kristin Armstrong:

​As I am closing in on my final hours at the Idaho Nonprofit Center, I wanted to circle back and review the transition plan with the community, in the hope that our experience might be a useful guide. The one thing I committed to doing at the Center was to always share what we learn as an organization. 2020 was a challenging year for all of us in the nonprofit sector, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it leads to staff changes. It is not why I left, but burnout is often a factor when deciding to move on.
 
But first, a story. Once upon a time, in an organization far, far away, an executive director gave their notice. The staff was reassured that a transition plan was in place and would be executed. Unfortunately, as the executive director slowly stepped away from their role, the plan was clearly not followed or even reviewed.

​New PPP Open for Two Weeks

Starting Wednesday, Feb. 24, businesses with fewer than 20 employees can apply for relief through PPP. After two weeks, this opportunity will then open to those with 20+ employees. You will need to work with your lender to establish funding options. 

​Thank you to Laura Musbach Drake, Executive Director for Trailing of the Sheep Cultural Heritage Center, Inc., for your continued partnership and service to the nonprofit community!


Q: How has your organization evolved over the years?

Evolution: Planning for its 25th year of celebration, the Trailing of the Sheep Cultural Heritage Center and the Festival have expanded greatly from their humble beginnings, yet the goals and objectives of the Center and the Festival remain the same - preserving the stories and history of sheep ranchers and herders, celebrating the rich cultures of the past and present, and entertaining and educating children and adults about the production of food and fiber that have sustained local economies for generations.

Thank you to Julie Bernhard, Director of Lead Management & Referrals for Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA), for your continued partnership and service to the nonprofit community!

Q: What does your company do?

Provides affordable insurance for nonprofits.

Q: How can you/your company support the nonprofit sector? 

NIA supports the nonprofit sector by providing affordable commercial insurance coverage and an alternative to for-profit insurance companies.

Thank you to Carson Williams, district manager for ADP, for your continued partnership and service to the nonprofit community! 

Q: What does your company do?

Payroll/HR Management

Q: How can you/your company support the nonprofit sector? 

Myself and ADP are able to support the nonprofit sector by managing the back-end administrative tasks of running payroll and managing employees in a way that is cost-effective for your organization as well as time-saving so that you and your organization can continue to focus on your true mission.