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 […]
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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 […]
Keeping Your Nonprofit’s Remote Workers Connected
Many employees have embraced the opportunity to work from home during the pandemic — but not all of them. Some workers have experienced feelings of disconnection and isolation. So if […]
How to Recruit Staffers When Job Candidates Have the Upper Hand
The Great Resignation hasn’t been so great for not-for-profit organizations. As many for-profit businesses — particularly in traditionally low-wage industries — have raised pay and hiring incentives, nonprofits have lost […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
