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Year-End To-Do List for Nonprofits

Greg McRay — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:46:20 +0000

Well, we are pretty much down to it. There are only a few weeks left in 2011…and during much of that time, most of us will be preoccupied with all things Christmas. But in all the hustle and bustle, there are a few things regarding your nonprofit that require your attention. The following is a [...]

Six Ways to Really Scare Away Your Donors

Greg McRay — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:41:47 +0000

Halloween is upon us...and there is no more appropriate topic that we could cover than how to effectively scare away donors. In the, um, spirit of the season, let's look at six ways to guarantee donors will want nothing to do with you!

Obama Targets Charitable Giving Tax Deduction

Greg McRay — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:33:49 +0000

In the seemingly never-ending budget battle on Capitol Hill, President Obama and his team are once again targeting the tax-deductibility of charitable donations. Check out the following article, then let us know what you think… http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/domestic-taxes/152027-tax-break-for-charitable-giving-targeted-for-elimination

Questions Other Nonprofits Are Asking

Greg McRay — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:53:01 +0000

If you are operating a nonprofit organization, chances are good that you have questions…lots of questions. And, it probably wouldn’t surprise you to know that your contemporaries in other nonprofits have lots of questions, too. Here at The Foundation Group, we get questions everyday. Many come from current or prospective clients who call or write. [...]

Get More Out of Your Fundraising Efforts

Greg McRay — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:22:18 +0000

Let’s face it. Times couldn’t be tougher for many nonprofits, especially when it comes to raising money. And in the nonprofit world, things often run in inverse proportion: The tougher the economy, the greater the need…and the scarcer the resources. So what can you do to beat the odds and secure the necessary funding to [...]

News For Nonprofits

Greg McRay — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:12:00 +0000

As long-time readers of our articles know, most of our posts focus on tips and best practices for effective nonprofit management. This post is going to be a little different. There is so much going on right now that affects nonprofits, we thought it would be a good idea to provide you with a brief [...]

How Year-End Contribution Statements Can Raise Money

Greg McRay — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:37:51 +0000

It’s one of those administrative tasks that must be done every year: mailing your donors a year-end statement of their contributions. Even if you are receipting on a per gift basis, a year-end itemized report is a best practice that should be adopted. If you are already doing that, good for you! But let me [...]

Are You Misappropriating Your Nonprofit’s Funds?

Greg McRay — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:55:41 +0000

One of the things that you learn quickly when starting and operating a 501(c)(3) organization is that you have to handle money wisely. A nonprofit is no different than any other business in that you must make ends meet. Otherwise, your charity will cease to exist. The current economic difficulties make this task even more [...]

What is Your Nonprofit Thankful For?

Greg McRay — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:10:06 +0000

Thanksgiving is a wonderful, home-grown holiday. It is a time for family and friends, eating way too much and, most importantly, a time for reflection about all the things we have to be thankful for. I heard someone mention this a few days ago, and it is very true: Thanksgiving is about the only major [...]

Cultivating and Maintaining an Active Donor Base

Greg McRay — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:20:30 +0000

So, you want new donors? You want to make sure that you keep getting funds from the donors you currently have? What are you doing to make sure that both of these things are happening? If you lack a strategy and purposeful intent to cultivate and maintain a donor base, you will certainly have money troubles. [...]