Founder's syndrome. It affects nonprofits and for-profits alike. And it can be crippling to any organization, regardless of the form it takes. Understanding what it is and how to avoid it, or fix it, is crucial to the future of…
When it comes to staying compliant with state regulations governing fundraising, it's pretty safe to say you want to do things the right way. And, if you are fundraising in multiple states, you will want to comply with the registration…
40 states, plus Washington DC, require 501(c)(3) nonprofits to register prior to soliciting donations. And, since most states now consider all forms of revenue generation by your nonprofit to be a solicitation, you simply must be aware of what is…
Now, more than ever, the nation needs nonprofit organizations. The need is great and still growing.
Your organization has made it to the end of 2020. Now what? After this year, deciding to keep moving forward is possibly the hardest the decision you can make...but it is also the most beneficial.
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…
The year may be soon coming to a close, but now is the time to be intentional about what success looks like for your organization. By having these integral items on your year-end checklist, you'll be off to a good…
Maintaining timely and accurate financial records is one of the most important responsibilities facing every nonprofit organization. But doing it right is time-consuming, and the rules are complicated.
Today is St. Patrick's Day, 2020. Sadly, there won't be much revelry this year. No parades, no leprechauns, and no green beer. This morning as I write this post, I am at my desk with just 3 others of my…
The following is a guest post from Kindful, a nonprofit software company that helps you organize your data and manage your donors better. If you’ve started looking into raising money or have already collected your first donations, you’ve probably had…