Emily was a dedicated board member of her community’s most prominent social-services charity. But her commitment to the cause and the non-profit’s programs didn’t prevent her from inadvertently violating the
Contending with a large outpouring of support sounds like a problem any non-profit would embrace. But, in fact, it’s possible to become overwhelmed by supporter interest and donations — particularly
If your non-profit was well-established before 2020, it has probably weathered the pandemic and economic stress of the past year-and-a-half better than younger organizations. But as you transition out of
If your non-profit’s board members don’t have the information they need to make decisions, the repercussions can be severe. Board time can be wasted, voting may be delayed, and your
Return requests generally are rare, but occasionally donors may ask your non-profit to return their gifts. Are you required to comply? What if you’ve already spent the money? Such requests
According to a recent survey conducted by fundraising platform FrontStream, the vast majority (87%) of Americans say they are donating to charity in 2021. In fact, almost 20% claim they
A few years ago, IRS Revenue Procedure 2018-15 changed the rules regarding non-profit restructuring. If you have participated in a restructuring in the past, you will be relieved to know
Budgetary shortfalls may have your non-profit looking for new sources of support. If those sources are international, be careful. Activities such as soliciting donations, recruiting members, and selling products in
Since the beginning of the pandemic, financial markets have been riding a roller coaster. This volatility is a good reminder that if your non-profit has an endowment, it could benefit
Whether your non-profit is continuing to hold virtual board meetings or is back to in-person gatherings, you do not want to waste members’ time. Board meetings need to be long
