What Your Nonprofit Needs for a Successful Capital Campaign
Many nonprofits have put major purchases and other ambitious initiatives on hold during the pandemic. But if you need to buy or expand a facility, purchase expensive equipment, or seed […]
Post Author: Helen Weeber CPA
Big, Small or In-Between: Your Nonprofit’s Board Size is Up to You
When a nonprofit is new, it may struggle to find an adequate number of board members. But as it grows, its board is also likely to grow — sometimes, to […]
Handle Your Nonprofit’s Restricted Gifts with Care
Most not-for-profits encourage donors to make unrestricted contributions that will give the organization flexibility to use the money where it’s needed most. But there will always be some donors who […]
Are Your Social Media Accounts Working for You — Or Against You?
Social media is an essential tool for not-for-profit outreach, engagement and fundraising. But social media also poses a reputational threat if your organization doesn’t clearly communicate rules for its use […]
Should Your Established Nonprofit Sponsor a Smaller Project?
During the initial COVID-19 outbreak, a small community group decided to organize grocery deliveries to low-income seniors. Time was of the essence and participants in the fledgling project didn’t have […]
Budgeting Ideas for Uncertain Times
Budgeting, like many other things, was generally easier before COVID-19. Even though the pandemic isn’t over and much remains uncertain, not-for-profits need to plan their financial needs and project financial […]
A Credit Card Use Policy Can Help Prevent Abuse
During the busy holiday season, not-for-profit executives may rely on staffers to purchase gifts and holiday party supplies for the organization. But before you hand over a credit card, you […]
Why Excess Benefit Transactions are Out-of-Bounds
Emily was a dedicated board member of her community’s most prominent social-services charity. But her commitment to the cause and the nonprofit’s programs didn’t prevent her from inadvertently violating the […]
Established Nonprofits Must Continue to Build and Grow
If your not-for-profit was well-established before 2020, it has probably weathered the pandemic and economic stress of the past year-and-a-half better than younger organizations. But as you transition out of […]
Your Board Can’t Do Its Job Without Information From You
If your not-for-profit’s board members don’t have the information they need to make decisions, the repercussions can be severe. Time can be wasted, voting may be delayed and your organization […]
Donation Return: When Nonprofits Should Refund Donations
Return requests generally are rare, but occasionally donors may ask your not-for-profit to return their gifts. Are you required to comply? What if you’ve already spent the money? Such requests […]
Getting Personal for Fundraising Success
According to a recent survey conducted by fundraising platform FrontStream, the vast majority (87%) of Americans say they’re donating to charity in 2021. And almost 20% claim they’re giving more […]
