Financial Management
Why is it Hard to Give My Money Away? A Donor’s Perspective
Donor challenges in giving money? Consider the donor’s point of view. Create a productive pathway from initial interest to the donation.
The Art of Grant Budgeting: A Guide for Nonprofit CFOs
Is your organization’s CFO ready to put together a grant proposal budget that will make an impact with potential funders?
Nonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments
Expanding what “return on investment” means to your nonprofit — beyond just money — can help provide a clearer idea of how you’re helping your community and serving your mission goals.
Rethinking Perpetuity: Resetting Endowment Expectations After the Pandemic
With endowments, let’s rethink ‘forever’ and explore new, flexible ways to ensure your nonprofit organization’s longevity and effectiveness.
A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Form 990 for Your Nonprofit Organization
For nonprofit organizations, filing a Form 990 can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if it’s your first time. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about filing a Form 990, including six steps to take before, during, and after transmitting your form to the IRS.
How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Embracing ESG Practices
By expanding ESG efforts and communicating them effectively, nonprofits can engage new audiences and achieve greater impact. This article discusses how nonprofits can document and communicate their ESG impact and provides five steps to get started.
You Got the Grant! Now What?
Nonprofits that do not deliver on the terms of a grant contract are at risk of having to return the funding. Make sure you have a plan.
5 Best Practices for Building a Nonprofit Annual Operating Budget (with Template!)
While no two nonprofits are exactly alike, there are some best practices that all organizations should use when building their annual operating budgets.
Practical Tips for Nonprofit Budgeting
Every nonprofit needs a budget, but some are more effective than others. Consider these tips for making a budget that works well for everyone.
Can’t Raise Cash Through No VAULT of Your Own?
Seven results-based ideas and three relationship-based ideas on how to build your nonprofit’s capital structure.