One from many: Why your nonprofit might want to federate

Federated not-for-profits are single corporate entities with multiple chapters. There’s no one definitive legal structure for federated organizations. ...
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Using an exit agreement to manage your nonprofit’s leadership transition

All good things must come to an end — including the tenure of a respected founder or executive. ...
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Nonprofit start-ups: Form 1023 or 1023-EZ?

If you’re starting up a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, you likely face many decisions. One of them is ...
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Should your nonprofit compete, collaborate or both?

You’ve probably collaborated with other not-for-profits that share your space — maybe on a special event or fundraising ...
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Make better branding your nonprofit’s 2025 New Year’s resolution

If your not-for-profit wants to make an organization-wide New Year’s resolution for 2025, how about this: Strengthen our ...
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Keep your nonprofit’s special event safe and successful

Your not-for-profit organization likely has at least one special event planned for 2025. Whether it’s a formal dinner ...
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How to get foundations to say “yes” to your grant proposals

There are many thousands of charitable foundations in the United States. And, according to technology company Foundation Source, ...
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Don’t let fraudsters ruin the most wonderful time of the year

The hubbub of the year-end giving season, combined with holiday absences, can make your not-for-profit vulnerable to fraud. ...
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Nonprofit programs: Out with the obsolete, in with the most effective

How is your not-for-profit’s 2025 program budget looking? Unfortunately, some organizations may have to try to do more ...
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Align Development and Accounting to Strengthen Your Organization

Nonprofit organizations have a clear mission: Serve their communities effectively while maintaining a strong and sustainable organization. Program ...
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12 Key Elements of an Effective Gift Acceptance Policy for Your Organization

By: Jon Schultz and Kimberly Haynes Not-for-profit entities often rely extensively on donations to fund routine operations and ...
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Giving season’s here! It’s time to engage donors

The end of 2024 is rapidly approaching, and you know what that means: You need to fundraise in ...
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