In Letting Go and Leaving: The Founder's Role in a Successful Transition, executive transition expert Tom Adams shares the story of a successful executive transition and tips for letting go (©2003 Common Ground, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits).
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Nonprofits are trusted in our communities, making us the ideal messengers to provide people with voter guides.
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Although no measures will completely insulate your organization from harassment charges, you can reduce the risk by having a clear anti-harassment policy and an effective internal procedure for investigation and dispute resolution. Use these steps to protect your organization.
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Here are five common mistakes found in employee handbooks and how to remedy them.
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Like families, organizations need financial nest eggs for different purposes. One of the main purposes is an operating reserve — sometimes called an operating contingency fund. They are a first line of defense against financial uncertainties ranging from uneven cash flow to cutbacks from major funders.
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Advice based on dozens of interviews with leaders who've gone through hard times and on related texts and articles to encourage leaders to share the burden of managing financial difficulties.
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Overhead. Administrative costs. Indirect costs. Whatever term you use, the perception of these costs by the public and by donors is one of the greatest sources of frustration for nonprofit professionals. But there is hope on the horizon, as explained in this article from the N.C. Center for Nonprofits' Common Ground publication.
If your nonprofit receives in-kind gifts or donated services, you may wonder whether and how to record them in your financial records. From an accounting perspective, consider these key questions.
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Read this article to learn exactly what "quid pro quo" donations are and how to correctly report them on your taxes.
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Donors, lawmakers, and other stakeholders are looking at your nonprofit’s "program efficiency ratio" (PER) as an indicator of good stewardship. If your organization has a low ratio, it can indicate that you devote too many resources to fundraising and management rather than program activities. However, the ratio doesn't paint the entire picture. Get tips from CPA Dennis Walsh on how to keep from being judged unfairly.