Instead of waiting to see if donors will ask for their money back, take steps to prevent such requests. Learn when your nonprofit should return a donation and what your refund policy should say.
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Having trouble fundraising in today’s fraught environment? Make sure your nonprofit’s stakeholders, particularly its board members, are making personal appeals.
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In the past, nonprofits that wanted to merge with another entity or enter into a joint venture faced a difficult process. Now, restructuring can be as easy as completing an annual Form 990. Learn more.
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Financial pitfalls and cultural misunderstandings can imperil a nonprofit’s international expansion plans. Before you seek donations or new members abroad, address these questions.
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To ensure your endowment’s investment portfolio has the right risk/reward profile, look for an investment advisor with nonprofit experience. We provide tips on finding the best professional for the job.
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It’s not always easy for trade associations to differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable activities. Help protect your 501(c)(6) status by reading up on common pitfalls.
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AI in the nonprofit sector? Absolutely! Artificial intelligence can be applied to everyday uses that enable your organization to improve program efficacy.
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Without an accountable plan, your nonprofit and your staffers may pay unnecessary taxes on employee business expense reimbursements. Here’s how these plans work and how to set one up.
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Capacity-building is a worthy pursuit for any nonprofit. But instead of focusing on inadequacies, you may want to concentrate on pumping up your strengths. Here’s why.
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There are several ways for your nonprofit to enlist the support of corporate America. One of these is cause marketing. Here’s what it is and how it’s different from other partnerships.
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Worried about your nonprofit’s impending audit? Don’t be. Follow these five tips for preparing for a stress-reduced audit.
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To maintain strong cash flow and make fundraising a continuous effort, your nonprofit needs a strategic fundraising plan. Learn how to create one.
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Which HR functions could your nonprofit potentially outsource? Here’s how to identify them and determine the benefits and drawbacks of engaging an outside service provider.
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Distinctions between taxable advertising and nontaxable sponsorships can be nuanced. Before seeking new income sources, figure out if they’re potentially subject to unrelated business income tax.
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Accepting cryptocurrency donations may seem risky. Price volatility is indeed a risk. But there are also ways for nonprofits to manage it. This article discusses them as well as reporting responsibilities.
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Your nonprofit doesn’t have to tackle big, complicated social challenges alone. Collective impact initiatives bring charities, businesses and communities together. Here’s how.
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From financial oversight to risk management to avoiding conflicts of interest, there’s a lot that nonprofit board members need to know. Here’s a quick summary.
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To help ensure the safety of their people and limit property damage, all organizations need to prepare for possible disasters. But some organizations need to plan more extensively. Is yours one of them?
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There are worthwhile reasons for nonprofits to merge. But it’s also important to remember that mergers can fail. Read on for the pros and cons.
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Nonprofit board retreats enable members to move past the mundane topics of regular meetings and get creative. Here’s how to plan a safe and successful in-person retreat.
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