Be sure to reveiw our State Secretary's information about Charitable Solicitation Licensing (CSL) and nonprofit compliance requirements--forms needed, how to file online, relevant statutes, and how it keeps the public informed (e.g. a "Smart Donor Checklist" for assessing a charity before donating to it).
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The Nonprofit Executive Succession Planning Toolkit (Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City) provides a resource for nonprofit boards of directors and executive leaders to develop an effective succession plan tailored to their organization’s needs, including:
Use LinkedIn's services dedicated to nonprofits to find employees, recruit board members, volunteers, and donors, as well as bolster your organization's social media presence in local networks of professionals and institutions.
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Crisis prevention is doubly important for small public entities, companies and nonprofit organizations. Small organizations often have fewer resources to draw on when a crisis erupts, and insurance and other risk financing tools may not be an available due to the organization’s meager financial resources. But every organization, from the smallest to the largest can and should take steps to prevent the preventable and prepare for the unavoidable. The key is to select the strategies that appeal to your organization and best suit your situation.
Conferring the honor of Emeritus to a board member should be a rare event. Here are some of the things to consider when making this decision:
Would this organization have existed without this person? Has this individual created a legacy that will last for years or even decades? Is this someone whose contribution is so great, you hope that others will aspire to meet the standard created?Read more in Carol Weisman's full article.
A sample succession plan in case your organization should be faced with an emergency situation. (Center for Nonprofit Advancement)
With so many vendors to choose from, it's difficult to know which option is truly best for your organization. Several guides are available to help you establish a custom framework for your organization that will determine which donor database it best for you and your fundraising strategy.
When well-crafted, Request for Proposals (RFP) can introduce an organization to high-quality vendor-partners and consultants from outside their established networks and ensure that a project is completed as planned. In An Overview of the RFP Process for Nonprofits, Charities, and Libraries, TechSoup offers basic considerations for each phase of the RFP process.
Whether you are just starting out with social media or you've been using it for a while, NonprofitMarketingGuide offers tips and advice on mastering it. Additionally, Accessible Social is a free resource hub for communication professionals who want to learn how to make their social media accessible for people with disabilities.