Nonprofits: Hit your targets with benchmarking
How committed is your not-for-profit organization to benchmarking? Perhaps you think it makes sense in the for-profit sphere, but not as much for charities and other nonprofits. If so, you’re […]
Post Author: Helen Weeber CPA
Rebuilding Your Nonprofit’s Operating Reserves
Events of the past year put a dent in many not-for-profit’s reserves. Perhaps you tapped this stash to buy personal protective equipment or to pay staffers’ salaries when your budget […]
How Well Does Your Nonprofit’s Dev & Accounting Depts Communicate?
Your accounting and development departments are central to the continued financial health of your nonprofit or not-for-profit. So what happens when these two functions don’t communicate? It could result in […]
It May Be Time to Tune Up Your Nonprofit Accounting Function
Many organizations get stuck in procedural ruts because it’s easier in the short term to continue doing things the way they’ve always been done. But it generally pays to regularly […]
New Revenue Idea? Watch Out for the Commerciality Doctrine
If your not-for-profit has lost financial support during the pandemic, you may be looking for ways to raise new revenue. But if your proposed solution is a side business, be […]
Will Permanent Work From Home Work for Your Nonprofit?
It’s been almost a year since many not-for-profit organizations sent staffers home — to work remotely. For many nonprofits and employees, remote work has been a positive experience. And as […]
Don’t Make Decisions Without Nonprofit Data Analytics
Most not-for-profit organizations collect vast volumes of data. But according to a study conducted by EveryAction and Nonprofit Hub, only 40% of nonprofits regularly use that data to drive decisions. […]
Nonprofits: Get the Word Out in 2021
Many nonprofits have been too busy trying to stay afloat to put a lot of resources and energy into public relations. But as the new year begins, you might start […]
Nonprofits: How to Acknowledge Donor Gifts
Holiday-inspired generosity and the desire to reduce tax liability makes the end of the year a busy time for charitable giving. According to Network for Good and other sources, approximately […]
Your Nonprofit Board Must Remain Vigilant as Long as the Crisis Continues
It’s been a tough year for not-for-profits. Many have experienced an increased demand for services just as revenues have plummeted. Until the COVID-19 pandemic is over, your organization’s board of […]
Why Your Nonprofit Must Make Time for Accountability
“Accountability” may seem like one of those popular management concepts you know would be nice to implement if your not-for-profit had the time and budget. But not only is accountability […]
Candid Communication Can Help Ease Nonprofit Staffers’ Anxiety
It would be an understatement to say 2020 has been challenging. Leaders of not-for-profits still standing are justified in worrying about strained budgets and their ability to deliver on their […]
