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How nonprofits can take advantage of corporate volunteers

By: Helen Weeber

According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 47% of companies offer a community volunteer program for employees. Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose has found that large companies are even […]

How to protect your nonprofit’s credit cards from misuse

By: Helen Weeber

A hypothetical not-for-profit staffer named Britney had maxed out her personal credit cards. So when her car needed repairs, she reached for her employer’s card. She reasoned that she would […]

It’s about time: Don’t waste that of your board members

By: Helen Weeber

Most not-for-profit board members are unpaid volunteers. They’ve agreed to serve because they care about your mission and the impact your organization is making. You owe it to them to […]

Protect your nonprofit by cross-training staff

By: Helen Weeber

What would happen if one of your managers was suddenly forced to take long-term disability leave? Or an accounting staffer quit without notice? It’s possible that your not-for-profit’s work could […]

Buy or lease? Both can benefit nonprofits

By: Helen Weeber

If your not-for-profit owns its own facility, it likely will have more control of workspace than if you lease. However, ownership carries risks — and leasing can provide several advantages. […]

Fight fundraising obstacles with personal appeals

By: Helen Weeber

It’s no secret that this is a challenging time for charitable fundraising. In its annual Giving USA 2019 report, the Giving USA Foundation noted a decrease in individual and household […]

Avoid excess benefit transactions and keep your exempt status

By: David M. Reape

One of the worst things that can happen to a not-for-profit organization is to have its tax-exempt status revoked. Among other consequences, the nonprofit may lose credibility with supporters and […]

Protecting youth sports leagues from fraud

By: Helen Weeber

Who would defraud a kids’ organization? The answer, unfortunately, is that trusted adults sometimes steal from not-for-profits benefiting children. Youth sports leagues and teams, for example, are ripe for fraud. […]

A policy can help nonprofits look “gift horses” in the mouth

By: Helen Weeber

When you receive a personal gift from a friend or family member — even if it’s not something you particularly want — you accept the gift and thank the person. […]

Making your nonprofit’s special event profitable

By: Helen Weeber

As in the for-profit world, sometimes not-for-profits need to spend money to make money. This is particularly true when it comes to fundraisers. At the same time, you need to […]

Protect your nonprofit from occupational fraud threats

By: Helen Weeber

Not-for-profit organizations don’t lose as much to occupational fraud as for-profit businesses do. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) 2018 Report to the Nations, nonprofits lost a […]

Should you revise your nonprofit’s bylaws?

By: Helen Weeber

Your not-for-profit has likely grown and evolved since it was founded. Have your bylaws kept pace? Bylaws are the rules and principles that define your organization — and, if you […]

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