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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 that depend on one or two funding sources often face greater financial risk. Organizations…

Should Your Nonprofit Adopt (Or Revise) Term Limits for Board Members?

Board composition plays a critical role in a nonprofit’s governance, financial oversight, and long-term sustainability. One question many organizations face is whether to have term limits for board members. While…

Now Arriving: New Charitable Deduction Limits in 2026

Beginning in 2026, changes to federal tax law governing charitable contribution deductions will affect many itemizers. While charitable giving remains beneficial under the tax code, two new limitations may influence…

Strengthening Your Grant Management Framework

While nonprofit organizations often rely on grants as a critical funding source, economic uncertainty has prompted many nonprofits to pursue them more aggressively. Whether your organization is new to grant…

Don’t Cross the Line: Inurement Can Catch the Unwary

The IRS recently updated its technical guide addressing, among other things, the concept of impermissible inurement in Section 501(c)(3) organizations. The guide offers useful reminders on how the agency identifies…

Protecting Nonprofit Operations and Financial Stability When Disaster Strikes

From winter storms and flash floods to wildfires and hurricanes, nearly every region of the United States faces the risk of natural disasters. But organizations must also consider disruptions such…

Why Longstanding Nonprofits Can’t Afford to Stand Still

Well-established nonprofits often enjoy a solid reputation, stable operations, and a loyal base of supporters. But longevity brings its own set of challenges. With ever-shifting donor expectations, increased competition for…

How to Strengthen Your Nonprofit’s Finance Committee

A strong finance committee plays a critical role in ensuring a nonprofit’s long-term stability and accountability. Beyond simply reviewing numbers, the committee helps guide financial strategy, supports informed board decisions,…

Timekeeping for Nonprofits: Compliance, Clarity and Better Management

Nonprofit organizations often juggle multiple programs, funding sources, and staffing structures, making accurate time tracking essential. Furthermore, federal and state wage and hour laws require certain records be kept, and…

Building a Culture of Accountability in Nonprofits

You might be tempted to think that “accountability” is just the latest in a long line of management buzzwords. But if properly embraced, it can transform an organization. When nonprofit…

Does Your Nonprofit Need a CFO?

Most nonprofits begin with a deep commitment to serving a mission, not a love of financial management. Yet as organizations grow, financial oversight becomes increasingly complex and critical. This often…

When Nonprofit Teams Don’t See Eye to Eye on Financial Reporting

Tension between accounting and development teams is more than a simple workplace issue. It can have real financial consequences for a nonprofit organization. Misaligned processes and poor communication can affect…

Enterprise Risk Management Built for Nonprofits

Nonprofit leaders might assume that enterprise risk management (ERM) is something only large, complex organizations need (or can afford). But the truth is, organizations of all sizes can benefit from…

Putting a Price on Donated Goods: What Nonprofits Need to Know

Nonprofits of all sizes often receive donations of tangible property, from clothing and household goods to artwork and equipment. But determining how to value those items isn’t always straightforward. Whether…

How Many Directors Does Your Nonprofit Really Need?

For nonprofit boards, 2026 looks to be a year of difficult questions. How do you encourage donor confidence amid economic uncertainty? Should you embrace artificial intelligence (AI) technology? If so,…