Annual campaigns and grassroots fundraising remain important for non-profits, but relationships with major donors can create opportunities that smaller gifts alone may not support. For many organizations, the key is
If you wait until year end to prepare your non-profit annual report, you may end up with rushed content and overlooked accomplishments. Throughout the year, it’s smart to gather personal
Even the most well-managed non-profits can benefit from periodically reviewing how financial tasks are performed. Identifying and eliminating inefficiencies can improve your organization’s financial operations whether you’re planning budgets, processing
A good tool that helps non-profits balance today’s funding needs with tomorrow’s financial stability is a non-profit spending policy. Review your current approach now to evaluate if it supports your
Non-profit mergers can provide organizations with many benefits. However, this is only successful when organizations complete their due diligence and work through the process with clear goals. Take a look
Today’s donors increasingly want an active role in deciding where their charitable dollars go. That’s one reason giving circles, which are groups of individuals who pool contributions and collectively choose
Accounting credentials aren’t required for board members to provide effective oversight. In most cases, non-profit boards are composed of members from a variety of different backgrounds including fundraising, program delivery,
A crucial part of a non-profit’s overall risk management strategy is insurance. The right non-profit insurance coverage can help your organization stay afloat in times of uncertainty by protecting employees
It’s not uncommon for non-profits to face financial challenges. It even happens to organizations with healthy fundraising, as they can’t always know if the money is going to arrive when
For organizations that have served their communities for many years, non-profit mission drift often happens gradually. Organizations often adapt their programs and services to stay relevant as a community needs
