Donor care during the COVID-19 pandemic By: Helen Weeber One of the many challenges of operating a not-for-profit organization during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is that just when you desperately need financial support, many donors are unable to help. […]
CARES Act offers new hope for cash-strapped nonprofits By: Helen Weeber On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. How is this massive $2 trillion recovery package poised to help your not-for-profit organization? It […]
Economic Relief May be Available for Nonprofits By: Helen Weeber You’ve been reading and hearing about The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, known as the CARES Act (the Act.) This historic $2 trillion stimulus bill includes a $349 […]
Improve your nonprofit’s strategic planning with a “real-time” approach By: Helen Weeber Real-Time Strategic Planning (RTSP) offers not-for-profits a fluid approach to identifying, understanding and acting on challenges and opportunities to advance their missions. Is this process right for your organization? Let’s […]
How to gather more feedback from the people you serve By: Helen Weeber According to the Center for Effective Philanthropy, practically all not-for-profits in the United States solicit feedback from their clients when designing programs and services. However, resource constraints — lack of […]
Conflict-of-interest policies are too important for nonprofits to neglect By: Helen Weeber Does your not-for-profit organization have a conflict-of-interest policy in place? Do your board members, trustees and key employees understand how the policy affects them? If you answer “no” to either […]
How many directors does your nonprofit’s board need? By: Helen Weeber State law typically specifies the minimum number of directors a not-for-profit must have on its board. But so long as organizations fulfill that requirement, it’s up to them to determine […]
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. […]