nonprofit

Nonprofits often work with limited resources, making efficient operations critical. Artificial intelligence (AI) and other forms of automating repetitive tasks can improve donor engagement, optimize fundraising, and expand outreach. Human…

Only some not-for-profit organizations are required to conduct independent annual audits. For example, the federal government and many states mandate an audit if a nonprofit receives more than a specific…

Your nonprofit’s board of directors should enjoy the role, the opportunity to support a cause close to their hearts and the camaraderie of working with others who are dedicated to…

How well does your nonprofit protect the privacy of donors, staffers, clients, and volunteers? It’s an important question because failure to protect personal data can expose your organization to costly…

Most nonprofit organizations operate on lean budgets, making volunteers essential. But what’s one hour of volunteer time worth? The latest research by Independent Sector and the Do Good Institute produced…

Nonprofits operate under intense scrutiny from many sources, including donors, regulators, watchdog groups, and the communities they serve. A single instance of fraud can damage an organization’s reputation, erode donor…

A nonprofit organization’s board of directors might include accountants, bankers, or investment managers. It also might consist of business or community leaders with expertise in your nonprofit’s niche or fundraising,…

Summer will be here before you know it, and for many not-for-profits, that means internships. Although students and recent graduates are often eager to gain job experience as interns, many…

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) are designed to secure credit and debit card transactions and protect cardholder data. These standards apply to all organizations handling credit…

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you want to dedicate your time to mission-critical work. But if you run a relatively new nonprofit with a bare-bones staff, you probably need…

Large, long-established not-for-profits generally know where the duties of their staffers end and those of their board members begin. But smaller or newer organizations don’t always understand the limits of…

In addition to widespread federal funding cuts, many not-for-profit leaders are concerned about a possible economic downturn. If you’re on the board of directors for an organization whose finances aren’t…

It wasn’t long ago that the not-for-profit sector was struggling to find enough staffers to hire. Now that many organizations are losing federal grants and facing budget shortfalls, they may…