It’s easy to see why small charitable projects seek fiscal sponsorships, but your established nonprofit may also benefit from sponsoring a group. Learn more about fiscal sponsorships.
Read MoreManager involvement is essential to helping prevent credit card abuse. If you allow staffers to use your nonprofit’s card, make sure they understand how they’re authorized to use it. To craft a card use policy, read on.
Read MoreTo prevent excess benefit transactions (such as certain purchases from insiders) from occurring in your nonprofit, educate stakeholders. Here’s how to communicate the concept.
Read MoreHow prepared are your nonprofit and its staffers for an unexpected outpouring of support? Sudden interest could take down your website, or worse. We discuss how to be ready.
Read MoreThere are many reasons besides emergencies for nonprofits to consider taking out loans. We discuss them as well as where to look for funding and how to get approved.
Read MoreMany mature nonprofits may emerge from the pandemic relatively unscathed. But getting back to “normal” probably means recognizing new challenges. These include the need to identify growth opportunities.
Read MoreWhat do nonprofit board members need to make decisions? The right information. To ensure your board has what it requires, funnel the following financial and strategic material through your executive director.
Read MoreInstead 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.
Read MoreHaving trouble fundraising in today’s fraught environment? Make sure your nonprofit’s stakeholders, particularly its board members, are making personal appeals.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreFinancial pitfalls and cultural misunderstandings can imperil a nonprofit’s international expansion plans. Before you seek donations or new members abroad, address these questions.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreAI in the nonprofit sector? Absolutely! Artificial intelligence can be applied to everyday uses that enable your organization to improve program efficacy.
Read MoreWithout 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.
Read MoreCapacity-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.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreWorried about your nonprofit’s impending audit? Don’t be. Follow these five tips for preparing for a stress-reduced audit.
Read MoreTo maintain strong cash flow and make fundraising a continuous effort, your nonprofit needs a strategic fundraising plan. Learn how to create one.
Read MoreWhich 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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