Nonprofit boards must remain vigilant as long as the crisis continues

It’s been a tough year for not-for-profits. Many have experienced an increased demand for services just as revenues ...
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Principles to guide your nonprofit’s relationship with donors

In 1993, a consortium of philanthropic organizations came up with the Donor Bill of Rights to guide not-for-profits ...
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Using footnotes to disclose your nonprofit’s financial information

Does anyone actually read footnotes? If they’re financial statement footnotes, the answer is usually “yes.” Footnotes can provide ...
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Smart nonprofit leaders know how to delegate

Delegation ideally gives not-for-profit executives time to focus on mission critical tasks and provides growth opportunities to staffers. ...
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How much insurance does your nonprofit need to mitigate risk?

A warning if your not-for-profit organization is looking for expenses to cut: Don’t skimp on insurance. Should your ...
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Nonprofits: Internal audits still matter

Fraud doesn’t simply take a vacation during crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. If your not-for-profit’s internal controls ...
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Why your nonprofit must make time for accountability

“Accountability” may seem like one of those popular management concepts you know would be nice to implement if ...
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Candid communication can help ease nonprofit staffers’ anxiety

It would be an understatement to say 2020 has been challenging. Leaders of not-for-profits still standing are justified ...
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Your nonprofit may have a license to print money

In this pandemic year, many not-for-profits are scrambling to find new sources of revenue to replace donor contributions ...
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Should you reach out to “effective altruists?”

Effective altruism is commonly described as a philosophy that uses evidence and reasoning to determine the most effective ...
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Collective impact initiatives: All for one and one for all

Collective impact initiatives are growing among not-for-profits. Such initiatives are about more than collaboration. They represent the commitment ...
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When should you pay nonprofit board members?

Most for-profit companies compensate the directors who serve on their boards. But not-for-profit board members generally serve on ...
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