Article: Working with Vendor's and Consultants

Here's the link to article I wrote for the Philanthropy Journal Online about working with vendors and consultants. Here's a couple of tips that are included in the article:

• It is good to verify that prospective vendors have many nonprofit clients and that those clients are happy with their work.

• Never make a decision about purchasing something for the organization over the phone - always request something in writing. If the vendor can't give you something in writing then don't purchase it.

• Carefully review all invoices received from vendors and verify that the information is correct.If a vendor overcharges you, dispute the charges and don't give up until they are resolved. Being persistent and following up with the vendor on a consistent basis works.