"The new pastor who asked Marcy this question echoes what I have heard many new and experienced pastors ask over the years. My answer echoes Marcy's: When do you call for HR help? Early is good, late is expensive. At parish level HR expertise is…"
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Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to Marcy Meldahl, SPHR's discussion Is the human resources function a necessity or a luxury in a parish, school or diocese?
Steve Gottwalt left a comment for Jim Lundholm-Eades
"Thanks, Jim. Good to hear from you. Describing what it was like being the "guy in the middle" would take more space and time than I have here and now, but perhaps I could share a few thoughts later. Are you still in the Twin Cities?"
Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to Michael Brough's discussion Mandatory Training for Nonprofit Boards and Parish/Diocesan Councils?
"In a 1996 article called "The New Work of Non Profit Boards" in the Harvard Business Review the authors rightly pointed out hat new work needs new skills and new practices. Similarly we know that parish pastoral and finance councils need…"
Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to Mark F. Fischer's discussion Telling the Financial Truth to Parishioners
"There isa saying that the truth will set you free. While true with respect to financial reports, the saying is incomplete. It should read: the truth shall set you free, but first it may make you very unhappy. Dr. Fisher has rightly pointed out the…"
Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to Jeffry Odell Korgen's discussion Developing a Parish Census
"a parish census is not a survey, its a count of who is showing up. what I have found interesting over the years with parish census activity is that a lot of parishes have really wanted to know what people think rather than who is turning up or not…"
Jim Lundholm-Eades left a comment for Steve Gottwalt
"Hi again Steve. As a former diocesan communications guy, you must have some thoughts on walking the tightrope between crisis management and PR and management of the daily output of information from the diocese. What was it like to be the guy in the…"
Jim Lundholm-Eades left a comment for Steve Gottwalt
"Hi Steve. I met you whileI worked at The Archdicoese of St. Paul and Mpls. Good to hear form you again.
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Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to Jill Braniff's discussion Recruiting Qualified Parish Finance Council Members
"Yes, that invite from the pastor is probably the best recruiting tool I know! Having an HR professional on the parish council is a great idea when it comes to benefits, compensations and such issues.
It brings up for me a related issue that I have…"
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"Welcome Emily. Great to you could join the forum."
Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to Jill Braniff's discussion Recruiting Qualified Parish Finance Council Members
"one of the best recruitment tools I have seen was many years ago when a parishioner interviewed the pastor of his parish in an open parish meeting. The meeting itself was a report to the parish on the current "state of the nation, including…"
Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to James Friend's discussion What New Ideas Are You Implementing for Fundraising this year?
"Are there any actual new ideas in Development Jim? Are there are few basic strategies from which all development strategies are born? Can you track the evolution of the various ways to raise/ask for money from a single lineage? I know there are…"
Jim Lundholm-Eades commented on Michael Brough's blog post 12 Characteristics of an Effective Leader
"Effective leaders: 12 characteristics! If only I could learn those 12 things off by heart I'd be an effective leader!!! Naaah, not really. I suggest that effective leaders essentially do all of those 12 things, but as Margaret Wheatley says…"
Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to Dennis Cheesebrow's discussion Mission and Vision Statements; Whats the Difference?
"I have for some time shared the concern that others have expressed as well: mission statements can be helpful, but can also be a waste of time. Both are true, depending on the process. What is clear is that some groups such as parishes and…"
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Small Employer Health C tax Credits
I came across this explanation of a little known tax credit that many parishes and dicoese' may find helpful. I have known the author, Harold Parsons, for many years and talked to him to make sure I understood the implications of what he was saying. It is a little known item in the PPACA that does not usually grab the attention of parish or diocesan administrators.It points to the importance of accessing professionals who know the Catholic Church and her structures and how the Church conducts…See More
Jim Lundholm-Eades commented on Dennis Cheesebrow's blog post Insights from Diocesan Planners
"Good question Paula. In this particular case, it was the subject of much discussion in many of the consultative meetings held around your Archdiocese. It was also the subject of much discussion that emerged at the meetings of the task force and of…"
Jim Lundholm-Eades replied to Jeffry Odell Korgen's discussion Models to Avoid!
"In assessing the effectiveness of a pastoral council or finance council I often ask about the three or four most important decisions that are to be made over the coming year or two. When I get a reply it is rare that the council members can name…"
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Small Employer Health C tax Credits
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I came across this explanation of a little known tax credit that many parishes and dicoese' may find helpful. I have known the author, Harold Parsons, for many years and talked to him to make sure I understood the implications of what he was saying. It is a little known item in the PPACA that does not usually grab the attention of parish or diocesan administrators.
It points to the importance of accessing professionals who know the Catholic Church and her structures and how the Church…
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Steve Gottwalt said… - Thanks, Jim. Good to hear from you. Describing what it was like being the "guy in the middle" would take more space and time than I have here and now, but perhaps I could share a few thoughts later. Are you still in the Twin Cities?
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