The pandemic, ongoing economic insecurity, and uncertainty about the future have prompted some non-profits to make board designations of unrestricted assets. What are board designations, why are they worth considering,
According to non-profit consultant Double the Donation, almost 65% of U.S. companies offer matching gift programs to help boost their employees’ charitable giving power. Sadly, billions of dollars in corporate
Whether your non-profit organization needs a chief financial officer (CFO) depends on many factors, such as the size of your organization, the complexity and types of revenue sources, and the
Although most charitable donors aren’t primarily motivated by potential tax breaks, they still need to know how donations affect their taxes. It’s important for your non-profit to educate them —
It’s been a long two years. But many non-profits are starting to plan in-person galas and other special events for this summer and fall. If your organization is trying to
If your non-profit is trying to fulfill its mission with less volunteer help these days, you’re not alone. A December 2021 Gallop poll found that although donating to charity has
Does your non-profit offer programs that may have started out promising but have become disappointing? Do you have replacement programs in mind but haven’t yet secured funding for them? Consider
Many non-profits are understaffed in 2022, thanks to a labor shortage and pandemic-related budget shortfalls. Some organizations are filling the gaps with freelancers and contractors. However, such decisions can lead
Regularly asking clients for feedback about your non-profit and its services is essential to maintaining healthy relationships. But the practice also makes financial sense as you want to make sure
According to a 2021 Independent Sector survey, 57% of Americans trust non-profits to “do what is right.” Although that’s a majority, being trusted by just over half of respondents is
