SUSTAINABILITY. That’s been the buzzword around the nonprofit space for over a decade. Organizations everywhere are looking for ways to build-in revenue streams to supplement, or even replace, traditional donations. The reality is, no matter how appealing the idea is,…
The following is a guest post from FreeWill. Tapping into donor-advised funds can be a useful strategy for nonprofits to incorporate into their long-term plans.
The following is a guest post from Snowball. Volunteers can play a significant role in keeping fundraising events running smoothly, especially when given the tools they need to be successful in their efforts.
Whether you are talking about a commercial business or a nonprofit, every organization runs more smoothly when it has solid operating policies. Way too often, however, these are an afterthought, and you find yourself needing to refer to a policy…
So you want to start a new nonprofit. Great! Now how do you pay for it? Starting and operating a new organization is not easy… or cheap. And, how do you convince people to give to an organization that doesn’t…
The following is a guest post from eCardWidget.
One of the most important ways your Board can support your nonprofit is by making a personal, financial contribution to your nonprofit.
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…
Sometimes, those operating a charitable activity do not wish to fully formalize what they’re doing into an actual 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. The reasons for this vary, but often the services of a fiscal sponsor is needed. Properly setup, fiscal sponsorships…
The following is a guest post by Amy Einsenstein from Capital Campaign Toolkit. If your organization is heading toward a capital campaign, this might be a perfect time for you to think about establishing a planned giving program. Planned giving…