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Fundraisers Should Be Fun, But They Also Must Be Profitable

If you’re planning a major fundraiser such as a dinner gala, you may be focused on the fun factors—for example, the venue, menu, and entertainment. After all, providing attendees with…

Scrutinize That Grant Before You Accept It

Your not-for-profit may invest valuable time and effort in its grant proposals. So it’s understandable that you’d be thrilled when proposals are given the green light. But before you accept…

A Better Way to Manage Donor Relationships

In many ways, customer relationship management (CRM) software has revolutionized how for-profit businesses interact with their customers. Widespread adoption has generally led to better customer satisfaction rates, greater brand loyalty,…

New Tech Safeguards for New Tech Risks

Technology seems to change at the speed of light. Even a few years ago, many people had never heard of AI! Now, most not-for-profits are exploring how AI can improve…

The Right Board for Your Nonprofit

Is your nonprofit new and building its governance infrastructure from scratch? Or is it established but looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of its board? Depending on an organization’s…

It’s a Match! Landing Corporate Matching Gifts

Over 26 million Americans work for companies that match at least part of employees’ charitable donations. Software company Double the Donation has found that this includes at least 65% of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…