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Jumping Down The #CodeGate Rabbit Holes by Jon Hansen
May 14, 2015
“In a fall down the rabbit hole, an individual sets off on the path with a goal, gets sidetracked by various events and changes direction several times along the way, eventually ending up somewhere unexpected, typically without having satisfied the original purpose of the quest. Nevertheless, the path often leads to serendipitous discoveries. Furthermore, according to […]
What Role Did The Collective NIGP Membership Play In The #CodeGate Scandal? by Jon Hansen
May 12, 2015
Collective guilt is particularly interesting, because it can lead to pro-social behaviors (such as apologies or restitution to injured groups), but also can motivate people to turn a blind eye to their own groups’s past misdeeds. – Elliot R. Smith, Indiana University According to multiple sources, the industry buzz regarding Procurement Insights’ coverage of #CodeGate is that […]
Stumbling And Stonewalling Its Way Through CodeGate, Why Would Anyone Want To Belong To The NIGP by Jon Hansen
May 10, 2015
Dear Mr. Hansen, I provided our 990s as required by Section 6014(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and IRS instruction. The additional information you have requested goes beyond the public disclosure requirement. I will not expend additional NIGP resources to provide you with this information. Regards, Tina First, NIGP CEO Rick Grimm implodes by way of his […]
From The Shadows Emerges An Invitation To My Readers To Consider Questions Regarding The NIGP by Jon Hansen
May 8, 2015
I received the following e-mail moments ago and will share it with you, unedited and in its entirety: Based on the exposure of Tom Blaine, whether legitimate or not, the provider of this information does not feel they can trust you. But, they feel you are the only chance for a complete story. I am […]
Are Nonprofit Procurement Industry Associations Only Profitable For Their CEOs? By Jon Hansen
May 8, 2015
Based on a 2013 study by Charity Navigator, and taking into account the regional differences relating to cost of living, the average (CEO) salary is $148,250 . . . In the spirit of fairness, I also wanted to see if there was any difference between the above referenced overall average, and the nonprofit category relating to the […]
What’s Good For The (CSCMP CEO) Goose Isn’t Good For The (NIGP CEO) Gander? by Jon Hansen
May 7, 2015
Have you ever taken something one step further than planned, and in doing so opened up the possibility for an entirely new and unanticipated take on the world? So here I find myself, as part of my NIGP investigation into the reported avarice of its CEO Rick Grimm, looking into the financials of nonprofit organizations. By […]
Vendor Management can Drive Growth & Compliance without Stifling Innovation by Jaideep Sen
May 7, 2015
Editor’s Note: When I read this post that was initially submitted to me in February, the first thought that came to mind was the fact that the author was looking beyond technology in terms of managing vendor relations. This is an important point, in that for far too long our industry has put so much stock […]
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The NASPO Factor: Has The NIGP Awakened A Sleeping Giant? by Jon Hansen
May 6, 2015
“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” – Isoroku Yamamoto The following is a hypothetical conversation regarding where NASPO might fit in relative to the NIGP #CodeGate scandal: The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), Inc. was formally established on January 29, […]
When The CIPS Are Down: UK Nonprofit’s Financial Picture Raises Further NIGP Questions by Jon Hansen
May 5, 2015
In yesterday’s post In A Quest For Context, NIGP and ISM Comparison Raise Very Interesting Questions, I expressed an interest in having a greater understanding of how the NIGP has been able to “buck the ISM money losing trend these past 3 years”? I then indicated that it would also be interesting to see if ISM’s losses are an exception, […]
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New NIGP 990 Return Review: Optics Versus Profitability – Which Is More Important? by Jon Hansen
May 15, 2015
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“The consumer survey found that 74% of respondents would be unlikely to buy products or services from a company involved in controversial supplier practices. It also points out a number of other key findings – all in all companies who are not actively monitoring the business practices of their suppliers, or who are engaged in […]