Archive for the ‘Commentary’ Category
written on July 28th, 2011 | by James R. Klein
“In a time of shifting demands for services, changing
operating environments, and mounting financial pressures, the skills of
nonprofit leaders are being put to the test. Strategic Perspectives in
Nonprofit Management (SPNM) is a Harvard Business School (HBS) Social
Enterprise Initiative program that provides the opportunity for senior
executives to examine their missions and develop new strategies for the new
global economy.”
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written on January 8th, 2010 | by James R. Klein
Adversity is the first path to truth. (Lord Byron) In the midst of clamor, distress, insecurity, and despair, 2009 was a good year for Finance Fund though it was, by most accounts, unique and demanding. William Shakespeare said “Is it not strange that desire should so many years outlive performance?” If 2009 were to judge [...]
Tags: CDFI, Finance Fund, Ogden Nash, William Shakespeare
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written on August 12th, 2009 | by James R. Klein
We all come naked from the womb, but most of us do not stay that way. Yet again I am amazed at the rhetoric flying about the airwaves and the halls of congress concerning the Shangri-La or inferno of revamping the U.S. health care system. It’s not the topic that is disconcerting but how the [...]
Tags: Add new tag, collaboration, Congress, economic challenges, Healthcare, James Klein, President Barack Obama, US House of Representatives, US Senate
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written on August 5th, 2009 | by James R. Klein
Treasury and DOE Accepting Applications for Section 1603 Renewable Energy Grant Program Sure you know what the 1603 program is. You don’t? In fact, we’re pretty sure that you who follow our messages about CDFI and New Markets Tax Credit won’t immediately relate to this important announcement. But the Finance Fund has been looking [...]
Tags: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Renewable Energy, US Department of Energy, US Treasury
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written on July 2nd, 2009 | by James R. Klein
He does exist! I’m back from DC and am pleased with our activities while there. The week included two NMTC conferences (Novogradac and NMTC Coalition), a NMTC Coalition Board meeting, a couple of media interviews (Cleveland Plain Dealer and Wall Street Journal), a panel presentation at the Coalition conference, a fundraising breakfast with Rep. [...]
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written on June 18th, 2009 | by James R. Klein
As my week in DC is winding up I wanted to share some exciting information with you. The morning of June 17th, I sat eagerly listening to Chairman Bernanke give a speech that substantially focused on Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI). Please check out the Chairman’s speech, as he gives his thoughts about CDFI lenders [...]
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written on May 22nd, 2009 | by James R. Klein
Sometimes I am content that memories fade with time. Remembrances of childhood or growing up years are always made bettered by lack of memory. I do not, however, feel that activities and discussions concerning state and national child care facilities needs that have taken place over the years have made things better. In 2002 I [...]
Tags: Child Care Facilities, Early Child Development, Early Childcare, Economic Impact, Futures Group, HR 1685, National Childrens Facilites Network, NCFN, Reggio Emilia, Representative Carolyn McCarthy, S. 1002, School Readiness Solutions Group, Senator Blanche Lincoln, Senator Robert Casey, Step Up to Quality
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written on May 14th, 2009 | by James R. Klein
No kidding… it was a dark and stormy night raining like cats and dogs. As was the custom, I had accompanied my father to town after a day of work in the field. It was a weekly pilgrimage to the altar of commercialism when we would sell our week’s work, a can of cream, and [...]
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written on May 14th, 2009 | by James R. Klein
Last Thursday evening Finance Fund had a “conversation,” which by itself is not a reason for attention and certainly not for much celebration. However, Thursday’s Annual Reception was different. It was special because it marked the 20th time we have come together. Something about longevity peaks curiosity. Have you been here long? How old are [...]
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written on May 14th, 2009 | by James R. Klein
During our annual reception on May 7, we recognized our 2008 Community Champion Award recipients. Dawn Hays from Hahn Loeser Parks LLP was our largest individual donor helped fund projects throughout Ohio. At Hahn Loeser & Parks, Hays focuses her practice in the labor and employment and litigation areas and serves on the firm’s diversity [...]
Tags: Hahn Loeser Parks, Huntington National Bank
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