Whether your nonprofit would be best served by a policy, working or hybrid style board of directors largely depends on your organization’s life stage and size. We explore the three models.
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Don’t leave matching gift dollars on the table! Learn whether your nonprofit’s donors work for companies that match contributions and be tenacious when pursuing matched amounts.
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Autumn is a time of new beginnings, so your nonprofit should consider launching a volunteer recruitment drive. We suggest focusing on people in your community who live and work nearby. Read on for more recruiting tips.
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Valuing tangible property donations to your nonprofit isn’t only important for donors’ charitable tax deductions. It’s also critical for the accuracy of your financial statements. Here’s how to get it right.
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This year’s Giving Tuesday global fundraising event is scheduled for Dec. 2, 2025. Is your nonprofit ready?
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Qualifying for a loan is typically challenging for nonprofits, but it may be even more so now. Here’s what you need to consider and assemble to make the most persuasive loan application.
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This year’s budget season may be challenging for many nonprofits. If you’re going to try to do more with less in 2026, make sure your budget process focuses on staff collaboration and accuracy.
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Make your next board retreat more productive by choosing a key issue for discussion. This article suggests several topics that many nonprofits could benefit from investigating in depth.
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With limited time and money, how can your nonprofit find an auditor that’s independent in both fact and appearance?
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Before you use AI tools to whip up a batch of grant proposals, read this. Nonprofits still need to understand the fundamentals of grant applications and carefully edit and customize any AI-generated content.
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Board-designated assets generally are intended for special purposes or projects. But if you’re in a financial crunch, you can remove their designation and free up the funds. Here’s what you need to know.
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Endowments can help nonprofits navigate unexpected financial obstacles. But before you tap this resource, make sure you have a reasonable endowment spending policy in place.
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New tax legislation contains both good news and bad news for nonprofits. We highlight several OBBBA provisions that may affect your organization.
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Do your nonprofit’s in-person meetings and events cost too much? You’re probably missing expense-cutting opportunities. We offer some suggestions for staying within your budget.
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If your nonprofit must cut costs, be careful not to slash funding for fraud prevention. Fraud losses can be devastating, and expenditures for cybersecurity and outsourced accounting are recommended.
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Don’t just stand by if your nonprofit’s members aren’t renewing or automatic monthly donors are dropping off. Give stakeholders reasons to support you even if they’re concerned about economic uncertainty.
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It’s a win-win: tax benefits for donors and financial support for your nonprofit. Learn why you need to talk to potential contributors about qualified charitable distributions.
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A consistent revenue stream is critical for your nonprofit’s short-term budgeting and its long-term sustainability. Take some tips from auditors and review your revenue now.
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How honest is your investment advisor? Nonprofits must be able to say, “very!” Investment fraud is on the rise and organizations need to protect themselves. Here’s how to go about it.
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At a time when every dollar counts, your nonprofit doesn’t want to end up with a UBIT bill. So be careful when accepting corporate sponsorships because some can be risky.
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