by Jody Oates | Mar 15, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
SOQs over RFPs Are RFPs bringing you the best person for the job? At Kaleidoscope, Inc., we work on fostering relationships with all the camps and retreat centers we serve. We believe these relationships start developing from the very first point of contact, which is...
by Jody Oates | Mar 2, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
Practices of a Healthy Board The board of directors is the cornerstone of non-profit camps and retreat centers. When the board fulfills its responsibilities and takes responsibility for continued growth and development, the organization thrives. But, when this doesn’t...
by Jody Oates | Jan 31, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
Camp’s Role in Spiritual Growth Previously, we touched on Faith Formation and the idea that camps can play a significant role in spiritual leadership. We brought up the concept that this leadership should extend beyond just summer camp, and follow youth...
by Jody Oates | Jan 24, 2023 | Assessments & Best Practices
Parking Tips for Camps & Retreat Centers Have you ever driven through a maze-like garage or illogically laid-out parking lot and thought, “Who the heck designed this?” It is easy to underestimate the importance of mapping out practical parking and traffic flow...
by Jody Oates | Dec 19, 2022 | Assessments & Best Practices
Measuring The Vitality and Viability of Your Organization As human beings, it is easy to tell when we aren’t feeling well. We may get a stuffy nose, sore throat, chills or nausea. The signs are usually clear and quite unpleasant. However, when it comes to the health...
by Jody Oates | Oct 27, 2022 | Assessments & Best Practices
Filtering the Chaos Camp leaders are often known for their creative and abundant ideas. It is these ideas that continue to help the organization grow and prosper for many years. However, as more and more ideas flood in, so does the chaos of trying to figure out when,...
