Recent News & Blog / Nonprofit
Putting accountability into practice
At its base, “accountability” means taking responsibility for outcomes — both good and bad. But one common byproduct of accountability is that results are actually more likely to be positive than negative.
Keep your religious congregation on the financial straight and narrow
Religious congregations usually enjoy greater protection from federal government oversight than other not-for-profit organizations.
Don’t let disaster fraud victimize your nonprofit
It’s been a busy year for natural disasters, with Hurricane Ian only the latest calamity to befall the United States and its territories. If your not-for-profit operates in or serves clients in a disaster zone, you know how difficult the recovery process can be.
Is it time to review and refresh your nonprofit’s board?
Perhaps your not-for-profit has lost a few board members in the turmoil of the past few years. Or maybe your current lineup simply isn’t meeting your organization’s leadership challenges. There are many reasons to review and rebuild a board of directors.
How your nonprofit can break bad budget habits
Autumn is here and many not-for-profits are starting to think about their 2023 budgets.
How to share your nonprofit’s values and limit fraud losses
Every two years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners releases its Report to the Nations, an occupational fraud study of for-profit, not-for-profit and government organizations.
For a stronger nonprofit, increase the number of income streams
Not-for-profits that rely on a single income source, or only a few, are vulnerable to economic shocks. If you’ve had a hard time staying afloat over the past couple of years, you may need to diversify your nonprofit’s income stream.
If you’re hiring, take a look at veterans
Despite widespread fears of recession in recent months, hiring remains strong in the United States. Employers added 528,000 jobs in July 2022 and many organizations seeking new workers are having trouble filling positions.
Promoting your nonprofit with your annual report
Do you think about your not-for-profit’s annual report as a yearly obligation or even an unpleasant chore? If so, your annual report likely isn’t much fun to read — and you’re missing a chance to attract and engage critical audiences.
Dangerous donations: Should your nonprofit risk bad publicity?
No not-for-profit wants to turn down donations — particularly if they’re large. Nevertheless, you need to consider the source of gifts and potentially refuse those attached to controversial donors.