An important part of every non-profit’s financial safety net is its operating reserve, which is an unrestricted and relatively liquid part of its net assets. Care should be taken to ensure this reserve is maintained, as it is a primary remedy in the event of an emergency or budget shortfall, and the … Read More
Unemployment costs can be a significant line item for nonprofits, however, it may be costing you more than it needs to. There are two strategies that your non-profit can use to be sure you are only contributing the amount of unemployment insurance that is necessary. And though the process may seem … Read More
The motivations behind American giving have been as varied as they are opaque. From various financial motivations to individual, social, or community level motivations, understanding what motivates donors and how these vary across demographic groups can help your non-profit more effectively reach … Read More
Mistakes happen - managing a non-profit is too complex for there not to be. Some errors are harder to fix than others, and it’s important to focus on minimizing potential mistakes that would cause your non-profit to lose precious financial resources. This includes accurately managing … Read More
Surveys play a key role in helping non-profits identify member needs to better their programs, outreach, and development programs. However, a non-profit cannot best serve those needs if they do not ascertain the needs of their members through a survey. This result,ending up with useless information, … Read More
Communication between departments in anon-profit facilitates collaboration, fostering an understanding of different roles within the organization, and more connections to support each other. A breakdown in communication between a non-profit’s development and accounting departments can lead to … Read More
Every non-profit has operational processes that must be repeated periodically. Optimizing these processes to maximize efficiency is important for ensuring that your non-profit minimizes costs. Even tightly run organizations can use some improvement — particularly in the accounting area. Here are six … Read More
As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to think of planning moves that will help lower your tax bill for this year and possibly the next. Year-end planning for 2018 takes place against the backdrop of new laws that make major changes in the tax rules for individuals and businesses. For … Read More
Local and national watchdog groups have played an important role in helping donors identify questionable non-profits for decades. However, the measurement standards have evolved since groups such as GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance began issuing … Read More
Your non-profit’s mission is the core of your organization, and it is imperative that not only does your organization make an impact, but that it does so effectively and that the broader community understands this impact. Accountability allows for the work your non-profit does day in and day out to … Read More