How often should a non-profit organization's financial statements be audited? If you serve on the managment team or on the board of directors for a non-profit organization, this should be a topic of discussion at least annually. In this episode, Dennis and Jason discuss the merits of a financial audit inclduing the recommended frequency, costs, and other things to consider.

DT #167: Does Your Organization Need An Audit?

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Dennis is joined by generational expert Mark C. Perna. Dennis and Mark discuss the inherent bias older generations have against younger generations. Mark Perna is the author of Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations

DT #492 Why We Are Wrong About Today's Generation With Mark C. Perna

 In this episode, Dennis is joined by Henry Silentman, the program manager at the Shiprock Regional Business Development office in Northwest New Mexico. Dennis and Henry discuss the opportunities and challenges of working in economic development in the Navajo Nation

DT #491 Economic Development in the Navajo Nation with Henry Silentman

  Finding Your Path in Economic Development   Dennis is joined by Develop This! contributing correspondents Joi Cuartero Austin CEcd, Senior Program Officer, Economic Vitality with Main Street America, and Sean M. Maguire, AICP CEcD Economic Development and Planning Executive. Together, they discuss finding Your Path in Economic Development.  Economic development is a broad career track. How do you find your niche?  A career in economic development can take you in so many different directions, and many people do not start out to be an economic development professional.  How can you best prepare for the ever-changing landscape of the economic development world?  Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist?  Should you follow your passion?  What are some considerations you would look for in a position?   

DT #489 Finding Your Path in Economic Development

Dennis is joined by Eloisa Klementich, CEcd, PhD, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta and IEDC board chair. They discuss Eloisa's career path in economic development and her plans and goals for IEDC. 

DT #490 A Conversation with Dr. Eloisa Klementich, CEcD, PhD

What does it take to become an Accredited Economic Development Organization? The St. Tammany Corp in Mandeville, LA, recently completed the process. There are over 5,000 economic development organizations, and fewer than 80 have achieved this prestigious designation.  In this episode, Dennis is joined by  Chris Masingill, CEO, and  Ashley Llewellyn, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives with the St. Tammany Corp. They discuss the AEDO process from the organizations perspective. 

DT #167: Does Your Organization Need An Audit?

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