Data breaches. Staffing challenges. Economic uncertainty. Changing compliance legislation. With all these issues and more to consider in a rapidly changing environment, nonprofit board members must have a thorough knowledge of what's impacting their nonprofits — operationally, financially and…
Making the decision to invest in any technology for your nonprofit can be tricky, particularly if it’s hard to quantify the return on that investment. You don’t want to pay out for software that doesn’t deliver benefits and good…
In simple terms, a nonprofit organization is one that functions to further a mission, social cause, or shared goal. Unlike businesses, nonprofit organizations do not exist to make a profit. Nonprofit organizations exist in most communities and governments, businesses,…
As a board secretary, you know that preparing board packets, organizing and confirming member attendance and finalizing the agenda for meetings can take a lot of time and organization. That's why it’s helpful to have a checklist for meeting preparation…
When volunteer board members choose to invest their time in an organisation they want to feel their participation is valuable and that they are making a difference. Likewise, their time is also valuable, and holding efficient board meetings that…
As a board member of a community healthcare nonprofit, working within the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, you probably face a multitude of challenges that require problem solving and innovative solutions. One key aspect crucial to your organization’s success…
In simple terms, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit is a group that exists for charitable purposes. The IRS establishes the different types of 501(c)(3) organizations and determines the rules and laws for operating them depending on their classifications. As straightforward as…
Advancements in technology excite us because they make our lives easier and more convenient. But, as technology advances and evolves, it gives criminals increasing opportunities to access sensitive information, engage in identity theft, and it poses financial and other…
Robert’s Rules of Order is a lengthy manual of parliamentary procedure that governs most boards of directors, which was first created in 1876 by Henry Martyn Robert as an adaptation of the rules and practices of Congress. With the…
Nonprofits are currently experiencing a tough time, particularly with the economic downturn, which may have impacted donations and support, along with rising operational costs. The trends of declining fundraising and rising operating costs are expected to continue, according to…
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