Nonprofit Strategies

How nonprofits can start a planned giving program

More nonprofit boards and staff are asking if they should start a planned giving program, which may attract additional resources to the organization. Here are a few things to consider:

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NONPROFIT STRATEGIES

Are nonprofits doing enough to help employees retire?

A recently released study finds that almost half of nonprofit employees are concerned about their ability to retire with financial security. This is despite three quarters of the employees participating in an employer-sponsored retirement savings program, such as a 401k.
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Research Affordable Care Act now

The transformative health insurance provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act take effect in January. Many employers will need time to review the options being created and calculate how best to respond to the individual and employer mandates of the act.
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Contracts with board members can be tricky

Bob, a board member of Clear the Air, offers to coordinate the search for a new executive director for the discounted price of $25,000. Should the board accept this offer?
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A nonprofit conundrum: How would you proceed?

How would you proceed? The executive director of Clear the Air just announced during the board of directors meeting that she has accepted a new job. She plans on leaving the organization in three weeks, at the end of the month.
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Staying informed a critical duty of nonprofit board members

Board members of nonprofits make many decisions, and have a duty to be informed before making them. How can they fulfill this duty? The most important way is to learn as much as possible about the organization.
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Nonprofits shouldn't abandon direct mail for fundraising

Direct-mail fundraising generates approximately one-fifth of all donations to nonprofit organizations. If done right, it is an effective and relatively inexpensive way to raise money.
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Fundraising is an organization’s job

The economy is improving and so should fundraising results. A new study by Compass-Point finds that a nonprofit organization may be a greater hindrance to fundraising success than economic conditions.
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How nonprofits can prevent embezzlement and fraud

Now is the time for nonprofits to review and strengthen financial internal controls. Here are some steps that may help prevent embezzlement and fraud.
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How the fiscal cliff deal may impact you and nonprofits

Legislation passed by Congress on Tuesday that avoids the fiscal cliff includes a number of provisions that impact nonprofits and nearly all taxpayers.
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Fundraising staff changes can be costly

Nonprofits that can afford to hire development staff must be careful in creating the job description and expectations of the job. The average development officer stays in the job for three to four years. A survey by the Association of Fundraising Professionals found that those who raised funds who...