Nonprofit Boards Evolve Over Time
One thing every new not-for-profit organization can count on is change. Ideally, the changes you experience will be for the better — expanded programming, increased staffing, more clients served and […]
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Oversight and Controls Are Key to Limiting Fraud in Nonprofits
Recently, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) published its biannual Report to the Nations: 2022 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse. Of all the types of organizations surveyed […]
For Nonprofits, “Quid Pro Quo” Isn’t a Simple Exchange
Quid pro quo donations occur when a not-for-profit receives a payment that includes a contribution and the organization provides the donor with goods or services valued at less than the […]
Nonprofits: Tips for Getting Grants
There are thousands of grants and millions of dollars available to nonprofits from the federal government, states, foundations and other sources. Unfortunately, you can’t just ask nicely and expect to […]
Making Your Return to In-Person Fundraising Successful
It’s been a long two years. But many not-for-profits are starting to plan in-person galas and other special fundraising events for this coming summer and autumn. If your organization is […]
Need Extra Hands? Try Local Companies
If your not-for-profit is trying to fulfill its mission with less volunteer help these days, you’re not alone. A December 2021 Gallop poll found that although donating to charity has […]
Time to Spring Clean Your Programming Lineup
Does your not-for-profit offer programs that may have started out promising, but have become disappointing? Do you have replacement programs in mind but haven’t yet secured funding for them? Consider […]
Conflict-of-Interest Policies: It’s About Trust
According to a 2021 Independent Sector survey, 57% of Americans trust not-for-profits to “do what is right.” Although that’s a majority, being trusted by just over half of respondents is […]
Nonprofits: Seize the Day with Real-Time Strategic Planning
Traditional strategic planning requires not-for-profit leaders to perform a lot of guesswork about what might happen in the future. This approach also asks decision-makers to explicitly shut down options and […]
Your Nonprofit’s Board Needs to Know These Financial Warning Signs
Is your board staring at financial red flags without knowing it? Although some warning signs — such as those experienced when the pandemic first hit — are obvious, others are […]
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 […]
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 […]
