A common mistake made by both businesses and nonprofits alike is the failure to budget income and expenses. Far too often, it’s a see-what-comes-in mentality that rules the day, with no attempt to plan, manage, or adapt to changing financial…
Mixing business and charity seems like it’s all the rage. Done well, it can be an effective way to both further the mission and raise financial support. In this post, we’re going to explore examples of each.
What happens when a good idea for revenue starts pulling you away from your mission? You’ve poured your heart into building a nonprofit that’s making a real difference. The mission drives you, and the impact keeps you going. But as…
In a significant development for churches and nonprofit organizations, the IRS has recently clarified its enforcement stance on the Johnson Amendment as it applies to political speech by churches. This update reinforces important constitutional protections and offers a more measured…
One of the biggest mistakes nonprofits can make is not prioritizing compliance with all relevant regulations, including accessibility guidelines. Accessibility is more than a nice-to-have website quality—it provides your visitors with the user-friendly experience they deserve. The top nonprofit websites…
So, you started a private foundation. But now that the IRS has approved your nonprofit as a foundation, you’re questioning whether or not that was the right idea. You’re thinking maybe you should have chosen public charity. Surely you can…
We talk a lot around here about conflict of interest and the negative outcomes associated with insiders having financial entanglements with the organization. It gets a lot more dicey when the nonprofit is a private foundation. So how can a…
Data compliance has always been a critical responsibility for nonprofits. Protecting sensitive personal information is vital to maintaining positive donor relationships and running productive fundraising campaigns. Nowadays, the stakes are higher than ever, as legal requirements and legislation related to…
Over the course of our many years in business, we have found the public support test to be among the least understood topics by nonprofits, especially smaller organizations. But, it is absolutely critical to understand how it works, lest your nonprofit…
Running a nonprofit board meeting isn’t just a governance requirement, it’s an opportunity. When done right, it can deepen trust, activate fresh thinking, and move your mission forward. When done poorly, it can leave board members feeling disengaged and unsure…