Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When you start a nonprofit, one of the most important things to figure out is how to manage your organizations finances. However, nonprofit accounting is often more complicated than it sounds. In this guide, well dive deeper into four common nonprofit financial management challenges and offer solutions to help you navigate each one.

Management

Blackbaud

JUNE 20, 2025

Most nonprofit finance teams have been taught to keep their overhead costs buried deep within their financial statements. But recent events and changing philosophies on overhead costs have shed light on these expenses, which are required to run a functioning nonprofit. On the positive side, the U.S.

Indirect Cost

Planned Giving

MAY 12, 2025

Consider how a small environmental nonprofit transformed its future with just three bequests in its first year of planned giving: these gifts secured enough funding to protect 250 acres of critical habitat in perpetuity. Yet, many nonprofits hesitate to launch their own planned giving program, assuming they lack the expertise or resources.

Policy

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

New data from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy ’s “2025 Compensation and Benefits Report” reveals that average salaries have plateaued, but median compensation is rising faster than inflation, signaling a more equitable distribution of earnings across the nonprofit sector. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO.

Retail

Planned Giving

MAY 19, 2025

But focus your message around your nonprofits vision, purpose, and potential. LIFE INSURANCE Donate a life insurance policy you no longer need. Your prospect isnt buying a financial vehicle theyre buying you , your mission , and the impact of your institutions work. So, yes practice your planned giving pitches.

Readiness

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

When your nonprofit aims to maximize donor outreach , you’re likely hoping to reach new supporters or secure recurring donations. Planned giving is a strategic approach that can benefit your nonprofit both immediately and in the long term. If your nonprofit wants to learn how to acquire planned gifts , you’ve come to the right place.

CRM

Seliger + Associates Grant Writing

JANUARY 29, 2025

The response from media, Democrats, and the nonprofit world is as predictable as Snagglepuss on the Quick Draw McGraw cartoon series of my youth shouting “Heavens to Murgatroyd!” Most nonprofits are engaged in human service delivery; grants for such purposes are not in the bullseye and are unlikely to become a budget target.

Grant

Blue Avocado

MARCH 3, 2025

If you’re reading this, you probably already know about the problems that nonprofits like yours are facing with their insurance: Rising insurance premiums, poor coverage from commercial insurance carriers, and in some cases, the loss of coverage altogether. Many of these nonprofits have never made a claim.

Insurance

GrantNews

MAY 1, 2025

For nonprofits, if you have been waiting for a sign to start offering more volunteering opportunities. Read on as we dive into the fascinating world of volunteering, along with a short list of sample grants designed to help nonprofits attract, train, and retain volunteers! Without them, nonprofits would have minimal impact.

Grant

Candid

JULY 16, 2025

This shows there are proven conditions and policies that lift children and families out of poverty—good jobs with family-sustaining wages and a strong safety net to fill in gaps,” she said. 3 of 4 educational indicators have worsened since 2019 The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to disrupt the educational well-being of children.

Insurance

Blackbaud

JULY 10, 2025

Why Contribution Revenue Recognition Matters for Nonprofits Nonprofits rely on a multitude of income sources, and each of these transactions needs to be recorded accurately and on time. Remaining compliant and transparent with financial records helps to build trust with funders and boost the credibility of your nonprofit.

Finance

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2025

The federal grant funding update for Q2 2025 reveals intensified volatility across the nonprofit landscape. As courts continue to challenge aggressive federal funding cutbacks from the Trump administration, nonprofit organizations are grappling with cascading operational disruptions and financial instability.

Federal Grants

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Capture the Data Reporting is a requirement for nonprofit organizations, even in a disaster. Mitigate Risks Before deploying spontaneous volunteers to a disaster zone, check your insurance policy. You might need a rider, so discuss coverage with your insurance agent.

Management

Planned Giving

JULY 15, 2025

These assets include: 401(k) and IRA accounts Life insurance policy payouts Certain bank and brokerage accounts By designating beneficiaries for these assets, you ensure a quicker and smoother transfer to your loved ones without the need for court intervention. You have the flexibility to choose who will be your beneficiary.

Insurance

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 8, 2023

Figuring out how to get the right insurance policy can be complicated—especially in the non-profit sector. To help you find the perfect policy for your organization, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) created a comprehensive guide to insurance for non-profit organizations. Download Your eBook.

Insurance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 6, 2023

Figuring out how to get the right insurance policy can be complicated—especially in the non-profit sector. To help you find the perfect policy for your organization, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) created a comprehensive guide to insurance for non-profit organizations. Download Your eBook.

Insurance

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2023

Figuring out how to get the right insurance policy can be complicated—especially in the non-profit sector. To help you find the perfect policy for your organization, Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) created a comprehensive guide to insurance for non-profit organizations. Download Your eBook.

Insurance

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. The work done by nonprofits is inspiring and so important! Hiring a lawyer can also be extremely helpful when it comes to picking a name for your nonprofit.

Insurance

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

You started your nonprofit because you saw a need in your community and felt inspired to meet that need. But doing good doesn’t pay the nonprofit’s bills, unfortunately. To make this happen, you MUST think of your nonprofit like a business — and run it that way. And you need policies, procedures, and processes.

Policies Procedures

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The quandary that faces every nonprofit management team is how to communicate the difference in GAAP to non-GAAP operating results. What is GAAP and Why Is It Important for Nonprofits? So, while bequests, insurance policies and planned gifts are exciting for the organization, those donations won’t be reflected in the GAAP reporting.

Insurance

Qgiv

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While there are risks of accepting in-kind donations, those risks can be offset by creating firm policies and guidelines surrounding the in-kind donations your nonprofit will accept. These services help lower the cost of events and projects, which means your nonprofit doesn’t have to rely on fundraising to hit your goals.

Donation

Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy.

Indirect Cost

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

Four nonprofit healthcare organizations were the top spenders when it came to lobbying Congress for healthcare policy changes. Some of the 30, such as Oracle and CVS, are not nonprofits. The post Health Nonprofits Spending Millions Lobbying appeared first on The NonProfit Times. million and $2.7

Lobbying

The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 22, 2024

But is flooding covered under a typical commercial insurance policy? Rushing : Flood coverage is not typically included in a commercial insurance policy. Although you might be able to purchase flood insurance from your carrier or add it to your policy, many managers do not.

Insurance

Planned Giving

JULY 11, 2024

If you’re arranging a planned gift for your favorite nonprofit, there’s an important step that you shouldn’t skip: Notifying the charity of your intentions. It turns out there are several: The nonprofit might not get the donation if it doesn’t know about it. Knowing about a future gift helps a nonprofit to plan. The bottom line?

Insurance

Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

My TechSoup Global colleague Lewis Haidt was at the conference as well and penned Nonprofits Imagine a Better Sharing Economy , which provides a good primer on what it is and how a nonprofit-centric sharing economy can benefit all of us. Where Are Nonprofits and Libraries on Sharing?

Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

A free webinar for the nonprofit sector. Nonprofits often create content for awareness, fundraising, or educational purposes, and understanding copyright principles is essential. Register Now The post Blue Avocado Presents: Copyright Concerns for Nonprofits – Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado.

Insurance

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 22, 2018

My insurance company, MAPFRE , offered me a 5% discount off my insurance policy for a $25 donation to the Pan-Mass Challenge. With teens on my auto insurance, my plan is over $3,000 a year so I saved $150! Working with PETA, Nabisco's animal crackers has released the animals from their cages. See the redesign. ??Now

Insurance

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now that your new nonprofit is up and running, developing a solid foundation for financial management should be a top priority. The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission.

Policy

Qgiv

MARCH 5, 2024

Understanding the different types of nonprofits and their IRS classifications is crucial if you’re looking to make a positive impact in your community by starting a nonprofit. The diverse amounts of nonprofits play a vital role in addressing societal needs and helping their communities. What is a nonprofit organization?

Insurance

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. What’s a Nonprofit? Let’s begin. Your Mission. Discuss that too.

Finance

Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Sustainability is one of the key concerns in the fundraising world, and it’s important for your nonprofit to identify ways to find additional funding so you can continue supporting your community for a long time. The benefits of legacy giving For nonprofits There are quite a few benefits for nonprofits receiving legacy gifts.

Pass-Through

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

What you do next is entirely dependent on the policies and procedures that your organization has put in place for your development team. Across the nonprofit sector, there are countless variations in the relationship between organizational grant professionals and philanthropy departments. A decision tree is a great first step.

Grant

Get Fully Funded

JULY 8, 2024

Think back on your nonprofit’s growth journey. Perhaps your nonprofit started with you wearing dozens of hats, from fundraiser to marketer to program officer. If you’ve experienced this type of rapid growth, you’ve probably realized that your nonprofit could benefit from a robust human resources (HR) framework. Let’s begin!

IT

Planned Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That’s why it’s more important than ever for nonprofits to focus on planned gifts to help them weather the storm. As the economic downturn continues, nonprofits that put all their eggs in one basket by relying solely on annual giving and individual gifts are going to find those eggs are cracked and scrambled.

Insurance

GrantNews

JUNE 21, 2024

Make sure your insurance policies, like ID, are up to date. Conduct an inventory and contact your insurance company. In addition, grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofits to benefit diverse communities. Grants to eligible nonprofits to benefit local residents. Make an Emergency Plan. Review important documents.

Insurance

GiveSmart

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As a nonprofit, it is essential to understand the compliance standards that apply to your operation and why they are in place. With the help of a high-quality fundraising software solution, your nonprofit can stay organized and ensure every important need is met to continue growing and serving your mission. Get insurance policies.

Software