Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

But with stories of nonprofits experiencing unexpected major gifts happen all the time. Read on for a few simple steps to build or strengthen your gift acceptance policy. What is a Gift Acceptance Policy? Unusual major gifts like artwork, stocks, acres of land, or antiques may be offered to your nonprofit.

Policy

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

If your organization relies on volunteers, even just a little, you need a volunteer handbook that spells out expectations, policies, and procedures. A volunteer handbook is an essential piece of a successful volunteer program at a nonprofit. If YOU were volunteering at your nonprofit, what would you want to know?

Policy

Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

An acceptable usage policy (AUP) is a set of rules applied by the. The AUP is an integral part of security policies for businesses, universities, schools, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and website. Legal liability, copyright infringement and harassment claims. In short, a policy ensures that every user understands that.

Policy

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

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

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

Strategic Plan

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

Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

When the Supreme Court gutted race-conscious admissions last summer and the American Alliance for Equal Rights followed with a lawsuit against the Fearless Fund, some in the philanthropic sector feared that demographic data had become a potential liability. They built a public API and released a public data set.

Demographics

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

The NonProfit Times

APRIL 17, 2024

Medical debt relief has become a growing public policy priority for philanthropists and lawmakers worried about the toll on Americans’ financial, mental, and physical health. The post Jury Is Out On Philanthropy And Medical Debt appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

Liability

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

Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2013

Here’s what the buzz seems to be for 2013 from a nonprofit technology viewpoint. Andrew Cohen of Forum One did one called 12 Big Trends in Nonprofit Technology for 2012. His big prediction was that 2012 would be a breakout year for mobile computing in nonprofit tech. The Forecasts for 2012. The Decline of PCs.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

And it should serve as a stern wake-up call to all nonprofits and social change makers to shake the complacency off our security standards. Adopt an Acceptable Use Policy and Train Staff on It! Just as you hold trainings for other policies every couple of years, do the same thing with security standards.

Policy

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

Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2012

Deborah Galea is the COO at Red Earth Software, Inc , which donates its Policy Patrol Mail Security Bundle to eligible nonprofits to prevent. congestion, legal liability, and confidentiality breaches. When it comes to operating a nonprofit, it becomes imperative to manage your resources as wisely as possible.

Liability

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

An effective nonprofit board can help your organization raise more money and make a more meaningful impact on your cause. Understanding your nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities is key to the success of your mission. What’s a nonprofit board’s primary function? What are the basic obligations of a board member?

Nonprofit

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Managing a nonprofit organization has its unique challenges. Nonprofits demand more from managers, especially when it comes to finances. Nonprofit financial management requires greater transparency and increased contingency planning of your budget. You have more than a few boxes to tick to comply with the IRS and other agencies.

Management

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

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Whether it’s a virus hidden in an email, an unexpected server crash, or someone hacking into online transactions, threats to your nonprofit’s or library’s data and computers are always there. Read Security Threats: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Nonprofits.

Liability

Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

In late 2016, note-taking service Evernote caught some flack for a change in its privacy policy that would have allowed employees to be able to access customers' data stored on Evernote's servers. Sharing accounts might be convenient, and it might save you on licensing fees, but doing so can be a security liability.

Retainer

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

On August 29, 2011 some of us from TechSoup attended NTEN's Nonprofit Cloud Computing Summit in San Francisco. It was a one-day in-person free workshop, thanks to funding from Google Foundation , and attracted an impressive array of smart and informed nonprofit technologists. The Greatest Security Risk to Nonprofits.

Liability

Assel Grant Services

MAY 6, 2024

However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Understanding why an audit is helpful to a funder, how to find an auditor, and what to do if an audit seems unattainable can help small nonprofits plan. This report means the auditor thought they couldn’t issue a definitive opinion on the nonprofit.

GPC

Sharpshooter Communications

AUGUST 13, 2021

Here is a simplified version of the MOST COMMON TYPES of nonprofit designations. Dana’s plain English: It’s a legit nonprofit that gets most of its operating revenues from donations - not fees for service - and doesn’t have investments that pay dividends. Dana: It’s a nonprofit that exists only to support another nonprofit.

Lobbying

Center for Major Gifts

JUNE 16, 2024

While these words, though seen frequently, are valid, rarely are they fulfilled more meaningfully than through a gift of real estate to the nonprofit you cherish most. Surprisingly, giving this type of gift is a straightforward process and can genuinely transform the programs supported by your favorite nonprofit.

Pass-Through

Big Fundraising Ideas

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Legal Considerations The National Council of Nonprofits provides detailed information on state-specific fundraising regulations and compliance tips. Reduces liability risks for theschool. Research the organizations track record, request references, and review its policies on transparency and accountability.

Ethics

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 7, 2021

When your nonprofit is just getting started, any nonprofit donation is a welcome donation, right? Are there times that you could actually do your nonprofit harm by taking a non-cash donation? Here’s where a Gift Acceptance Policy can help (more on that in a moment). It’s hard to imagine turning down a gift.

Donation

Blackbaud

AUGUST 1, 2024

This reality limits the potential of a nonprofit organization, higher education institution, or charity to achieve its mission and it robs the donor of the opportunity to have the greatest impact through their philanthropy. Do you have a gift acceptance policy? The average American has 9% of their net worth in cash.

Donation

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Many nonprofit and library workers and volunteers get work email or access databases or use the organization’s intranet using their personal devices. TechSoup itself has adopted a tiered user policy. Having all kinds of diverse devices and software floating around in the workplace wreaks havoc with IT systems. The Problem.

IT

Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Since most nonprofits rely on events as part of their income strategy each year, it’s critical that you take the time to set yourself up for success and do your best to prepare for incidents that could negatively impact your mission. We know the ultimate goal of any nonprofit fundraiser is to raise as much money for the mission as possible.

Contracts

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, continues to evolve and become more commonplace, many trade and professional associations and nonprofits are turning to AI technology to enhance their operations and decision-making processes and benefit their members and clients. Tort Liability. By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq.

ChatGPT

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By Eric Spacek The holiday season is significant in two important ways for nonprofit organizations: year-end giving reaches a peak and your nonprofit is a flurry of activity as people come and go. Here are some of the most important strategies to keep both your people and your nonprofit safe and secure throughout the holidays.

Liability

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. This Gold Avocado article highlights eight essential responsibilities of a nonprofit’s treasurer — with a focus on treasurers of all-volunteer organizations.

Budget