Tag: Non-Profit

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

Traditional strategic planning requires non-profit leaders to perform a lot of guess work about what might happen in the future. This approach also asks decision-makers to explicitly shut down options

Is your board staring at financial red flags without knowing it? Although some warning signs — such as those experienced when the pandemic first hit — are obvious, while others

Many employees have embraced the opportunity to work from home during the pandemic — but not all of them. Some workers have experienced feelings of disconnection and isolation. So, if

The Great Resignation hasn’t been so great for non-profit organizations. As many for-profit businesses — particularly in traditionally low-wage industries — have raised pay and hiring incentives, non-profits have lost

Many non-profits have put major purchases and other ambitious initiatives on hold during the pandemic. But if you need to buy or expand a facility, purchase expensive equipment, or seed

When a non-profit is new, it may struggle to find an adequate number of board members. But as it grows, its board also is likely to grow — sometimes, to

Most non-profits encourage donors to make unrestricted contributions that will give the organization flexibility to use the money where it’s needed most. But there will always be some donors who

It’s a new year with new opportunities for your non-profit to boost its financial resilience. Although COVID-19 continues to make forecasting difficult, your staff and your board’s finance committee can

Social media is an essential tool for non-profit outreach, engagement, and fundraising. But social media also poses a reputational threat if your organization doesn’t clearly communicate rules for its use