Strengthen your Nonprofit’s Brand in 2025
If your nonprofit wants to make an organization-wide New Year’s resolution for 2025, how about this: Strengthen our brand. Although branding strategies are usually associated with the for- profit sector, […]
Post Author: Helen Weeber CPA
Protect Your Nonprofit from Holiday Fraud
The busy year-end giving season, coupled with holiday absences, can leave your nonprofit vulnerable to fraud. This risk increases if you rely on more volunteers during this time, host special […]
Engage Donors This Giving Season
With 2024 coming to a close, it’s time to focus on your year-end fundraising. Did you know that December alone sees 30% of all charitable giving, according to Double the […]
Revitalizing Your Nonprofit Programs for Greater Impact
As you plan your nonprofit’s 2025 budget, it’s essential to consider program effectiveness and resource allocation. Many organizations may face financial constraints next year due to reduced donations and grants. […]
Hosting an Event? Don’t Overlook Sponsorships
When evaluating the success of a nonprofit event, many leaders prioritize financial outcomes—specifically, how much money was raised. To achieve financial success, securing sponsors (both individuals and businesses) to help […]
Sharing Space: A Strategy for Cost Savings and More
If your nonprofit is seeking effective ways to reduce expenses, focusing on your workspace is one of the most impactful strategies. Sharing an office or facility can significantly lower your […]
Gather Client Feedback Without Causing Survey Fatigue
To ensure your nonprofit’s programs effectively meet clients’ needs and justify funding, it’s essential to evaluate their impact. Typically, participant surveys are the most reliable method for gathering this information. […]
Key Differences Between Nonprofit and For-Profit Accounting
While you might understand the distinctions between nonprofit and for-profit accounting systems, do your new employees and board members? Both types of organizations have certain similarities, such as the need […]
Establishing Your Nonprofit’s Code of Ethics
You know your nonprofit operates ethically, but putting it in writing is essential! While you may be confident in your organization’s integrity, implementing a code of ethics offers numerous advantages. […]
Board Independence: More Than Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Are your not-for-profit’s board members independent? Your immediate response is probably, “of course!” But contrary to what many nonprofit leaders and staffers might think, director independence goes beyond avoiding conflicts […]
Preventing Employee Misuse of Work-Issued Credit Cards
Imagine one of your nonprofit’s employees misuse their work issued credit card to make substantial personal purchases. You might assume the solution is simple: terminate the employee, report the issue […]
Promote the New Advantages of IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions
The SECURE 2.0 Act made some new enhancements to IRA-qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) that may benefit your not-for-profit organization — so long as donors know about them. You can encourage […]
