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Tiffany Shermak | Mar. 17, 2021

New Legislation Proposes to Help “Rescue” Nonprofits

Everyone knows about the $1,400 checks earmarked for qualified individuals. But what does the American Rescue Plan Act propose for…

Becky Gibbs | Mar. 10, 2021

Nonprofits: Hit Your Targets with Benchmarking

How committed is your not-for-profit organization to benchmarking? Perhaps you think it makes sense in the for-profit sphere, but not…

Becky Gibbs | Mar. 3, 2021

Rebuilding Your Nonprofit’s Operating Reserves

Events of the past year put a dent in many not-for-profit’s reserves. Perhaps you tapped this stash to buy PPE…

Anna Lovegren | Feb. 26, 2021

Defrauded? How to Help Your Nonprofit Recover

Thousands of not-for-profit organizations fall victim to embezzlement schemes every year — some even losing millions of dollars. But losses…

Becky Gibbs | Feb. 10, 2021

It May Be Time to Tune Up your Nonprofit’s Accounting Function

Many organizations get stuck in procedural ruts because it’s easier in the short term to continue doing things the way…

Becky Gibbs | Jan. 3, 2021

How Well do your Nonprofit’s Development and Accounting Departments Communicate?

Your accounting and development departments are central to the continued financial health of your not-for-profit. So what happens when communication…

Anna Lovegren | Dec. 23, 2020

How to Keep your Nonprofit’s Members in the Fold

If your charity or association depends financially on membership fees, you know that nonprofit member renewals are important. Non-renewals are…

Becky Gibbs | Dec. 17, 2020

Nonprofit Endowments Require Knowledge and Resources

If the events of 2020 have taught not-for-profits anything, it’s that financial reserves are essential to long-term survival. An endowment…

Anna Lovegren | Dec. 9, 2020

Nonprofits: How to Acknowledge Donor Gifts

Holiday-inspired generosity and the desire to reduce tax liability makes the end of the year a busy time for charitable…

Becky Gibbs | Dec. 2, 2020

Nonprofit Boards Must Remain Vigilant as Long as the Crisis Continues

It’s been a tough year for not-for-profits. Many have experienced an increased demand for services just as revenues have plummeted.…

Becky Gibbs | Nov. 18, 2020

Using Footnotes to Disclose your Nonprofit’s Financial Information

Does anyone actually read footnotes? If they’re financial statement footnotes, the answer is usually “yes.” Footnotes can provide donors, governmental…

Becky Gibbs | Nov. 11, 2020

Smart Nonprofit Leaders Know How To Delegate

Delegation ideally gives not-for-profit executives time to focus on mission critical tasks and provides growth opportunities to staffers. However, you…