Public charities, or 501(c)(3) organizations, depend on support from multiple public sources, including individuals in their communities. Therefore, if your non-profit isn’t frequently communicating (and via the right channels) to
If your non-profit sets performance objectives, which is recommended for most organizations, it’s essential to have benchmarks in place to assess your progress. Initially, your staff members and board may
Non-profit organizations are dedicated to pursuing nonfinancial or philanthropic objectives rather than generating profits or build value for investors. However, they must still maintain oversight of their financial well-being. This
Are your non-profit’s accounting processes functioning perfectly — with no errors, delays, or other inefficiencies? If yours is like most, then probably not. But it can be better if your
If you have a smaller non-profit and you’re using the cash basis of accounting, it may make sense for your organization — at least at this stage. Many smaller non-profits
If you don’t properly train your employees, your non-profit can’t consider its cybersecurity program. If employees visit ‘dangerous’ websites, mix work and personal accounts, or can’t recognize a social engineering
A few years back, a popular and well-compensated executive director of a west coast youth soccer league was accused of fraud. After scrutinizing the club’s books, the league’s board of
Since the original COVID-19 lockdowns, many non–profits have allowed their staffers to work remotely or on a hybrid arrangement. This can leave a lot of office space unused. Therefore, it
Whether you’re your non-profit has existed for years or recently established, you may have questions about insurance needs. For starters: What kind do you need? How much? Are you required
If your non-profit receives significant federal funds, it may be subject to the Office of Management and Budget’s Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements (Uniform Guidance). And if your
