You’re ready to launch your new nonprofit. You have a mission, funding, and a plan—all you need are employees to get the job done. But as many nonprofits know, simply telling employees to fulfill your mission and giving them the…
A few months ago, we looked at some key points regarding nonprofit executive compensation. This week, we want to take a closer look at best practices for paying everyone else your organization employs.
If you’ve recently started a nonprofit or are helping an up-and-coming organization grow, volunteer recruitment and retention are probably top priorities. Taking the time to reach out to community members and introduce them to your organization is key, but once…
Nonprofit executive compensation tops the current list of IRS hot button issues. In recent years, the IRS has been ramping up its oversight and enforcement of nonprofit executive compensation. With all the rancor surrounding executive perks and bonuses on Wall…
Staff members are at the heart of nonprofit operations, so make sure they have the tools they need to succeed.
The IRS has all sorts of rules about what your nonprofit can and can’t do and still maintain 501(c)(3), tax-exempt status. In this article, we’re focusing on the rules concerning the who. Specifically, who can and can’t fulfill certain roles…
Your nonprofit is up and running. Now there’s more work to be done than you can do yourself, or than your board of directors or employees have time to do. What next? You need to find some help. It may…
The following is a guest post from Bloomberg. Volunteer work brings a ton of value to your organization—in fact, the current estimated value of a volunteer hour is $29.95! Volunteers support your ongoing projects, programs, and initiatives, all because of…
This is a conversation our staff members have with clients at least 4 or 5 times per week: The issue of a nonprofit hiring and paying an independent contractor. What is fascinating is the degree of resistance we often get…
Over 30% of annual giving occurs in November and December. With Thanksgiving and Christmas being right around the corner, you might already be planning your year-end donation campaigns. Although some people will give money to their favorite nonprofits (we are…