The concept of who owns a nonprofit organization can be hard for some to grasp, especially given that the answer is, "No one!" We encounter this confusion with new clients on a fairly regular basis. And, given people's understanding of how…
Risk management should be among the top strategic initiatives of every nonprofit board of directors. Establishing effective policies and procedures will help, as will requiring separation of duties and limiting conflict of interest. But, what if your nonprofit owns real…
Jo asks: Can person(s) have a proxy for an Annual Congregational meeting when voting on the annual church budget? Are there any guidelines of when it is permissible to have a proxy if you cannot attend a meeting because of…
Maryann asks: We are a board of directors of a +55 nonprofit adult community. We have had multiple board members quit and are down to the President & Vice-President. With only two sitting on the board, how do we make…
Angela asks: What happens when you have a nonprofit foundation that does not follow their own bylaws, does not vote on anything, and board members are added and deleted at the whim of the President with no votes on anything…
Lori asks: I’m head of a board for a 501(c)(3) where the only employee is also the president and founder of the organization. Her salary is currently 20 percent of our budget and she is asking for a large increase…
Over the course of our 20+ years of 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…
Guest Post by Sr. Director of Customer Acquisition at Kindful: Donor management is one of the most important priorities of any nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit, the work you’re able to do is reliant on the support you receive from…
Nonprofit compliance can be complicated business. That's been true for as long as there has been a Section 501(c)(3) in the US tax code. That complexity has only gotten more burdensome since the states have stepped up their solicitation registration…
Scholarships are an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact and support the objectives and mission of your nonprofit. However, there can be IRS compliance issues for your organization if your program isn’t set up properly. Keep these 3 considerations…
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