Raffles can provide big payoffs for your nonprofit, but can be tricky to execute. There are several tax rules that govern raffles, and while state tax laws vary a great deal, there are some basic federal tax laws that every organization can benefit from learning about. These laws concern unrelated … Read More
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
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
The Donor Bill of Rights was designed about 25 years ago to provide an outline of best practices for fundraising in non-profits. While the list has been criticized for being out of date today or not being comprehensive, its basic principles are worth revisiting. Incorporating lessons from the Donor … Read More