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How Much Profit Does a Nonprofit Need?
This article will identify the key variables and explain how any organization can calculate the minimum profit it needs to prevent slow, steady erosion of the quality of its output.
How To Develop Your Nonprofit Operating Reserve
Examine common factors that organizations should take into account when considering how much to set aside for their operating reserve.
IRS Publication 1771, Charitable Contributions - Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements
The publication explains the federal tax law for organizations such as charities and churches that receive tax-deductible charitable contributions and for taxpayers who make contributions.
Loans From Nonprofit Board Members
In many nonprofits, a time comes when the question arises: should the organization accept personal loans from board members? Although this article does not try to answer that question, it does outline some of the choices in how such loans can be made and can be used as a starting point for discussion with your board or personal financial advisor.
Managing Restricted Funds
Unique accounting standards require that nonprofi ts report contributed income in one of three categories: unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted. This resource aims to define unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted income and give nonprofit leaders the tools to record, report, and effectively manage contributed income and net assets.
Measuring Fundraising Return on Investment and the Impact of Wealth Intelligence
In WealthEngine's second edition of this report, they provide an in-depth exploration of how to measure, implement and assess ROI within fundraising.
New Year’s Resolution for Nonprofit Fundraising 101
With any luck, the dust is beginning to settle after a flurry of development activity during the calendar year end. Now is the time to inventory your organization’s fundraising practices and procedures to ensure that they are not only compelling but also legally compliant.
Nonprofit Postage Rate for Marketing Mail
Get information on eligibility for nonprofit postage rates and the application process.
Operating Reserves for Nonprofits
The majority of the nonprofits responding reported that they had less than three months of operating reserves on hand.
The 10 Immutable Laws of Storytelling
An ages-old artform, storytelling is a powerful way to capture your audience's attention. Communications consultant, trainer, and speaker Andy Goodman offers ten "laws," or must-haves for good storytelling.
Sample Project Proposal Budgets
Most foundations and corporate funders require organizations to submit a project budget with their grant application. William A. Bayreuther Grantwriting has provided complementary samples of proposal budgets for a 1 year project, 2 year project and a capacity building request
Selecting a Donor Management System – Eight Questions to Consider
Eight questions to consider when selecting a Donor Management System
The Next Generation of Economic Development Tools: Community Development Corporations
In the wake of the elimination of redevelopment agencies, cities are seeking alternatives to help create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods. Community development corporations (CDCs) are one such tool that has been used successfully throughout the United States to accomplish community revitalization goals.
Charitable Solicitation FAQs
If your nonprofit's budget is over $25,000, you generally have to register with the Charitable Solicitation Licensing Division of the N.C. Secretary of State. All nonprofits should contact the Secretary of State to determine if you need to register for a Charitable Solicitation License or to apply for exemption from the license.
Twelve Golden Rules of Nonprofit Finance
The Nonprofits Assistance Fund sets out the twelve golden rules for nonprofit finance, including budgeting, diverse funding sources and interdependence.