From swifter payments to more secure transactions, Fintech companies have had a major influence on financial services at large, redefining expectations and standards. Fintech is beginning to establish itself in this traditional sector, and entrepreneurial firms are developing new products. … Read More... about Top 10 FinTech StartUps Helping Nonprofit Organizations
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Nonprofit Management & Operational Advice
Conflict on the Board of Directors? Four Tips to Defuse Tension
Members of a nonprofit board of directors are wonderful people. They are often accomplished professionals, visionary leaders, and passionate supporters of the cause. Interestingly, these characteristics of excellent directors can also set the stage for tension in the boardroom. Let’s look at four … Read More... about Conflict on the Board of Directors? Four Tips to Defuse Tension
12 Tips for Getting Corporate Sponsors
If you’re charged with getting sponsors for your organization, consider developing an ongoing process. Sponsorship needs to be a regular and ongoing part of your operation, so think in terms of marathon not a sprint. Here are 12 tips to get you started. Got value? Your corporate sponsorship … Read More... about 12 Tips for Getting Corporate Sponsors
5 Awesome Event Ideas to Pair with Your P2P Campaign
Peer-to-peer fundraising events, including runs, walk-a-thons, and bike-a-thons, share some common qualities: they encourage friendly competition, are interactive and fun, and are easily shared by participants to their wider networks. While getting started in peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) can … Read More... about 5 Awesome Event Ideas to Pair with Your P2P Campaign
Screening Employees and Volunteers for Child Sexual Abuse Risk: 5 Facts Every Nonprofit Should Know
“Coach Arrested for Molesting 10 Boys at Soccer Clinic” screamed a recent media headline in a heavily populated metropolitan area. Unfortunately, this headline is not an anomaly, as headlines detailing child sexual abuse in a nonprofit context occur almost daily. Parents entrust their children to … Read More... about Screening Employees and Volunteers for Child Sexual Abuse Risk: 5 Facts Every Nonprofit Should Know
Planning Your Nonprofit Organization: A Primer on Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan
In the corporate jungle, the nonprofit is a very different animal. From its purpose and goals to its bottom line, a nonprofit organization operates in a unique manner, one that is essential to understanding, for successful entry into that specific market niche. Much of the nonprofit business plan is … Read More... about Planning Your Nonprofit Organization: A Primer on Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan
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What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Technology
Return address labels. I so rarely mail anything that receiving return address labels with a donation request from a charity I wholeheartedly support was simply a tipping point. In addition to my annual donation, I vowed to volunteer and share what I know about using technology to solve business … Read More ... about What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Technology
15 Easy Fundraising Ideas
Whether you’re fundraising for a school, a nonprofit board, association, or another important organization, fundraising is a challenge. To make the most impact, fundraising usually involves the tough tasks of organizing large groups of volunteers and marketing your event or drive so it’s a … Read More ... about 15 Easy Fundraising Ideas
Start-Up Essentials for Launching a Nonprofit Organization
Starting a nonprofit organization can be both personally fulfilling and professionally challenging. While many nonprofit founders are motivated to do good in the world, forming and operating a successful nonprofit also requires business acumen and attention to complex state and federal laws. To … Read More ... about Start-Up Essentials for Launching a Nonprofit Organization
Manager and Board Member Social Media Policies for Compliance with “Lobbying” Rules
Before the ubiquitous use of social media, managers and board members of 501c3 organizations would have had a hard time unintentionally “lobbying.” Communicating a political position used to require big spends like radio or TV ad buys, press release circulation, or printing posters and leaflets for … Read More ... about Manager and Board Member Social Media Policies for Compliance with “Lobbying” Rules
How to Easily Prepare Financial Statements for a Nonprofit on a Limited Budget
Many small nonprofits that are just starting out lack funds to buy expensive accounting programs or to hire bookkeepers. They have great ideas on how to help those in need and their hearts are in the right place, but they generally don’t have any accounting experience. This can prove to be quite … Read More ... about How to Easily Prepare Financial Statements for a Nonprofit on a Limited Budget
Nonprofit Bylaws Best Practices for Your Group
Whether you're starting a charity, or reviewing your current nonprofit bylaws, making sure your bylaws address key operating topics is critical. Nonprofit bylaws are documents that help your charity operate with rules and policies. According to the IRS, "Bylaws are an organization's internal … Read More ... about Nonprofit Bylaws Best Practices for Your Group