Approaching nonprofit mergers with intentionality

A merger of nonprofit organizations can provide many benefits — but only when organizations enter the process with ...
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Expand your nonprofit’s donor base with giving circles

Today’s donors increasingly want to play an active role in deciding where their charitable dollars go. That’s one ...
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Helping your nonprofit’s board make sense of financial reports

Board members don’t need accounting credentials to provide effective oversight. In fact, many nonprofit boards are intentionally composed ...
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Is your nonprofit properly insured?

Insurance is a critical part of a nonprofit’s overall risk-management strategy. From protecting employees and volunteers to safeguarding ...
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How to strengthen your nonprofit’s cash flow

Many nonprofits experience financial challenges. Even organizations with healthy fundraising can face cash shortages if money isn’t arriving ...
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The pros and cons of alternative investments for nonprofits

As your not-for-profit looks for new ways to strengthen long-term financial performance, you might be considering alternative investments. ...
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Is an advisory board the right solution for your nonprofit?

Nonprofits often face challenges that require specialized expertise, broader community representation or fundraising connections beyond what their governing ...
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How nonprofits can better engage members and encourage renewals

These days, many people are evaluating recurring expenses and deciding which memberships deserve a place in their budgets. ...
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Moving beyond feast-or-famine fundraising for your nonprofit

In the early days, many nonprofits rely on bursts of fundraising activity — short campaigns that bring in ...
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Accountable plans: A smarter way for nonprofits to reimburse expenses

Accountable plans remain the most tax-efficient way for nonprofits to reimburse employee business expenses. When properly structured and ...
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How to respond to suspected fraud within your nonprofit

Nonprofits are built on trust — from donors, grantors and the communities they serve. When concerns about possible ...
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Build a more resilient nonprofit with revenue diversification

When external conditions change — whether due to economic shifts, policy adjustments or evolving donor priorities — nonprofits ...
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