nonprofit

Make Recruiting Volunteers a Community Affair

For many people, autumn is a time to start fresh. Kids are back in school and adults may have more time to pursue new hobbies and interests before the rush…

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Skills Over Resumes: A Smarter Way to Hire?

For some jobs, a candidate’s educational and professional background is of primary importance. It’s not uncommon to rely on factors such as educational degrees, years of work experience, references and…

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Build Resilience Before Disaster Strikes

Nonprofits exist to serve. But disasters, such as wildfires, cyberattacks, active shooters and even burst pipes, can halt your work in an instant. Although emergency planning may seem secondary to…

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Putting a Value on Tangible Property Donations

If a donor suddenly offered your not-for-profit a residential property, antique jewelry or inventory from a business, would you know how to value it? Perhaps you don’t receive these types…

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Audits: Essential Tools for Nonprofit Accountability and Transparency

Audits play a critical role in ensuring the health and credibility of nonprofit organizations in a time of increased public and government scrutiny. It’s not just about financial compliance. An…

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Don’t Let Fraud Victimize Your Nonprofit

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) latest “Report to the Nations,” organizations lose about 5% of revenue to occupational fraud each year. The average loss in the…

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It’s Not Too Late to Participate in Giving Tuesday

Does your nonprofit routinely participate in the annual online fundraiser Giving Tuesday? If so, you know it’s a can’t-miss opportunity to raise money and awareness about your organization and mission.…

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Building a Better Nonprofit Budget

Does your nonprofit start its budget process from scratch each year, or do you mostly make simple adjustments to the previous year’s budget? Either way, if your organization operates on…

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Pick a Topic — Not Just Any Topic — for Your Nonprofit’s Board Retreat

If you’re organizing a nonprofit board retreat, you’ll probably want board members to make the most of their time together. One of the best ways to do this is to…

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The Search Is On: Finding an Independent Auditor

Even if your not-for-profit isn’t legally required to obtain independent audits, such audits can enhance financial transparency, increase accountability, and help you build trust with your stakeholders. But how do…

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