Contending With the Patchwork of State Requirements for Nonprofits
Not-for-profits are held to strict reporting standards. For instance, your organization is required to annually file Form 990 with the IRS to preserve your tax–exempt status, among other requirements. But reporting isn't limited to the federal Read More
Dec 17, 2020
Should Your Nonprofit Adopt Remote Work Permanently?
If your the staffers of your not-for-profit can work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, they probably are. But what about when the crisis ends? As workers have become accustomed to remote work, many now Read More
Oct 15, 2020
Monitor These 3 Things as COVID-19 Changes Your Nonprofit’s Priorities
Several months into the COVID-19 crisis, most not-for-profit organizations have formulated at least a temporary plan for sustaining operations. But short-term solutions should be complemented by long-term strategic planning that reprioritizes objectives. Specifically, your nonprofit Read More
Aug 11, 2020
Beat Them or Join Them-A Challenge for a Not-for-Profit
Do you pay close attention to what your main competitors in the not-for-profit field are up to? It only makes sense to keep tabs on the organizations that are competing with you for donation dollars. Read More
Mar 18, 2020
Five Ways to Prepare Your Nonprofit for Leadership Change
Has your nonprofit anticipated a shake-up at the top? If not, it needs to. Perhaps your long-standing CEO will decide it's time to retire. Or maybe your board will determine that your current leader is Read More
Dec 29, 2020
Find a Corporate Partner for Your Not-for-Profit Organization
Practically every not-for-profit you encounter is stretched thin and could use more workers to help raise funds and conduct other activities furthering its mission. But you can't always hire more workers in this budget-conscious environment Read More
Feb 07, 2020
Answer an Important Question: Are Your Directors Independent?
Not-for-profit organizations that file IRS Form 990 must indicate the number of independent voting members or directors of the governing body. (This is entered on Parts 1 and VI.) The IRS is not the only Read More
Sep 18, 2018
12 Building Blocks to Help You Navigate Maximum Board Effectiveness
They say "No Pain, No Gain," and the expression applies to the life cycle of not-for-profit organizations, as well as athletes who hit the gym, tennis court or golf course on weekends. The point when Read More
Feb 02, 2023
What Image Does Your Organization Present to Large Contributors?
Attracting funding organizations and large individual contributors to donate money to your not-for-profit organization is a little like finding a spouse — you want to create the best impression during the courtship in the hope Read More
Mar 15, 2018
Fight Back Against Internal Fraud
Internal fraud drains more than $3.7 trillion annually from global businesses, according to recent estimates, and not-for-profit organizations are not exempt. The median loss suffered by a not-for-profit group victimized by fraud was $100,000, according Read More
Oct 27, 2017