Tag Archives: board of directors

Don’t Avoid Your Nonprofit’s Problems

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Greg McRay, EA

Imagine this scenario:  You are catching up on Facebook one night when you see a post from a friend.  Someone you both know has been diagnosed with a horrible disease and given little hope for recovery.  You find out later … Continue reading →

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Difficult People on Your Nonprofit Board

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Greg McRay, EA

Difficult people.  Whether it be a co-worker, a neighbor, or even that very special “in-law”, we all have them in our lives.  Chances are, you will have one serving on your nonprofit’s board of directors…if not now, eventually.  Sort of … Continue reading →

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When The Going Gets Tough

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Greg McRay, EA

We all have our moments of discouragement.  There are times when we are getting beaten up so badly that we would rather throw in the towel than continue to get pummeled.  This situation can occur in just about any area … Continue reading →

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This Year’s Form 990 is a Very Big Deal

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Greg McRay, EA

The filing deadline for the 2009 Form 990 is May 17, 2010 for 501(c)(3) and other tax-exempt organizations running on a calendar year basis.  There is nothing particularly new about that.  What IS new is that this year’s filing obligation … Continue reading →

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Avoiding 501(c)(3) Founder’s Syndrome

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Greg McRay, EA

Founder’s syndrome.  It affects nonprofits and for-profits alike.  And it can be crippling to any organization.  Understanding what it is and how to avoid it is crucial to the future of your 501(c)(3). Taken from that most-reputable of sources, Wikipedia, … Continue reading →

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Year-End To-Do List for Nonprofits

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Well, we are pretty much down to it.  There are only a few, short weeks left in 2009…and during much of that time, most of us will be preoccupied with all things Christmas.  But in all the hustle and bustle, … Continue reading →

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Conflict Within Your Nonprofit – Handle With Care

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

The honeymoon is over.  It seems like yesterday that everyone was full of passion, vision and warm fuzzies.  You were going to save the world and nothing could stand in your way.  Now, passions have cooled, visions have diverged and … Continue reading →

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Nonprofit Board Members – Choose Wisely

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

No decision you make regarding your nonprofit organization carries more importance than who is chosen to lead it.  The members of your board of directors make up the governing body of your nonprofit and are legally accountable for its actions.  … Continue reading →

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Answers to Reader Questions (July ’09)

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Charles Reasonover

At the end of every newsletter, we put out the call for “topic requests”.  We have used quite a few reader questions or topic suggestions for article topics. Some questions or topics do not require a whole article to answer or discuss.  … Continue reading →

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The Dirty (Half) Dozen Nonprofit No-Nos

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Occasionally, you have to protect people from themselves.  Even those with the best of intentions can mess things up so badly that it can jeopardize what they are trying to accomplish.  In the nonprofit world, there are best practices, good … Continue reading →

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Nonprofit Executive Compensation

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Nonprofit executive compensation tops the current list of IRS hot button issues.  A few weeks ago we talked about the fact that the IRS is ramping up its oversight and enforcement of nonprofit executive compensation.  With all the rancor surrounding … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Nonprofit Websites

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Once upon a time, there were two websites, each belonging to a different charity.  Our tale follows the adventures of these websites. The first website…we’ll call it “the good site”…was considered a real asset to its owner.  While not fancy … Continue reading →

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How to Protect Your Nonprofit’s Board Members

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Your board of directors is one of the most important assets your nonprofit has.  Assuming they understand their role and are there for the right reasons, your board members provide invaluable insight, direction and oversight.  They volunteer their time and … Continue reading →

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How To Get Funding For Your Nonprofit

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

It is the burning question of every nonprofit organization:  “How do we get funding?” With the economy in the dumps, and recovery looking like a distant hope, this question screams for an answer.  In fact, we get more requests from … Continue reading →

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Five Considerations When Starting A Nonprofit in a Tough Economy

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Charles Reasonover

In this tough economy, nonprofit organizations are needed more now than ever.  More and more people are finding themselves in difficult circumstances and, according to all available evidence, it’s going to get worse before it gets better.  Despite all the … Continue reading →

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