If the latest federal government shutdown taught us anything, it is that preparation matters. Even short disruptions can ripple through the nonprofit sector, delaying grant payments, stalling reimbursements, and increasing community demand. Whether your organization relies directly on federal funds…
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…
Giving Tuesday can feel overwhelming, especially for small nonprofits competing against bigger organizations with huge budgets or celebrity endorsements. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a massive team or a flashy campaign to have a successful Giving Tuesday campaign.
Whether you’ve just started your nonprofit or have been serving your community for decades, selling products can help your organization raise additional funds to support its mission. The products give donors a tangible reward and memento of their contribution, fostering…
Your nonprofit is having its next board meeting soon. It just happens to be the annual meeting in which officers and directors are elected. You’re the founder and have been President and a board member since the organization was founded…
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…
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.
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…
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…