Resources
The Basics of Holding a Raffle for Your Non-Profit
Holding a raffle can be a powerful way to boost your nonprofit’s fundraising efforts—but it’s important to handle it the
Practices for a Healthy Operating Reserve
Maintaining a healthy operating reserve is vital for ensuring your nonprofit’s long-term financial stability. This reserve acts as a safety
The Benefits of a Hands-On Approach to Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment costs can be a significant line item for nonprofits, however, it may be costing you more than it needs
Deciphering the Many Motivations Behind Charitable Giving
Charitable giving in America has long been driven by a mix of personal, financial, and social motivations. Understanding what inspires
3 Common Mistakes that Get Non-Profits in Tax Trouble
Mistakes happen—managing a nonprofit is complex, and even the most experienced organizations can face financial and compliance challenges. Some errors
5 Steps for a Successful Non-Profit Survey
Surveys play a key role in helping non-profits identify member needs to better their programs, outreach, and development programs. However,
3 Ways to Connect your Development and Accounting Departments
Communication between departments in anon-profit facilitates collaboration, fostering an understanding of different roles within the organization, and more connections to
Streamline your Non-Profit’s Accounting Functions
Every nonprofit relies on key operational processes that must be performed consistently. Optimizing these workflows is essential to improving efficiency
2018 Year-end Tax Planning – Strategies for Individuals and Businesses to Save Tax Dollars
As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to think of planning moves that will help
Transitioning your Non-Profit from Overhead to Impact
Local and national watchdog groups have played an important role in helping donors identify questionable non-profits for decades. However, the
Leveraging Accountability to Grow your Non-Profit
Your non-profit’s mission is the core of your organization, and it is imperative that not only does your organization make
Why Accounting Methods Create Differences in your Financial Statements
Your organization likely develops financial statements internally throughout the years for your Board of Directors. This might include reports every
How to Determine the Value of Donated Items for you Non-Profit
Valuing donated items can be a challenging process for many nonprofit organizations, particularly when dealing with non-cash or in-kind contributions.
Choosing the Right Insurance for your Non-Profit
Risk management is important for every organization to integrate into their operating strategy. Insurance is the cornerstone of any risk
Infographic: Planning expenses
Infographic: For 2018, the threshold for itemizing medical expenses is only 7.5% of AGI. Related Insights for your Nonprofit Tax
How to Keep Volunteers Coming Back to your Non-Profit
Keep Volunteers Coming Back While it may be easy to attract motivated volunteers to your organization, it is much more
How to know if your Non-Profit’s Special Event should be Repeated Next Year
Non-profits use special events to raise large amounts in a short period of time. Most often, the donor receives a
Considering Whether to Compensate your Non-Profit’s Board Members
Non-Profit’s Board Members Non-profit board members are legally able to be compensated, and sometimes it might even be necessary. But