“Serving can provide support for worthwhile organizations that transcends monetary contributions. An individual who volunteers time for such involvement will find the work rewarding and productive while connecting people who have common interests. A young person who serves on a not-for-profit board will gain valuable insight and experience in a governance environment. Whether a person [...]
The Role Of The Nonprofit Board: Four Simple Words
05/04/2011 By Leave a Comment
You’re told that the organization is high impact in addressing a vital community issue, and that its services are cost effective. You’re giving your time and money (hopefully, generously). And other people see that you’re involved; they trust the organization because they trust you. Simply by serving on the board, you’re vouching. A cause you [...]
GuideStar June 2010 Survey “The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector”
08/17/2010 By Leave a Comment
Guide Star has released its June 2010 Survey “The Effects of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector”.The survey consisted of more than 7,000 respondents, composed of various nonprofit sector leaders such as CEOs, executive directors, vice presidents and presidents of non-profits. The survey measured the impact of the current economic environment and its effect on [...]
IBM Helps Non-Profits Improve Effectiveness and Efficiency
06/09/2010 By Leave a Comment
today announced the addition of a new portfolio of software, services and consulting grants to respond directly to the needs of local non-profit organizations to improve their effectiveness. These new IBM Trailblazer Grants open up IBM’s innovation technology and the deep expertise of its employees and make them available to the local non-profit sector. Through [...]
What Nonprofits Just Don’t Get
04/09/2010 By Leave a Comment
Uh-oh. I hope I’m not going to get in trouble with this post. The truth is, I’ve noticed a few reoccurring themes about nonprofits through the course of my career. Some of them are truly inspiring. Some of the themes are quite frustrating. So I offer the following observances about nonprofit culture not as an [...]
IRS Hot Topics for Tax-Exempt Organizations to Watch in 2010
12/31/2009 By Leave a Comment
Earlier this month, IRS Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division (TE/GE) Director of Rulings and Agreements Robert Choi discussed some of the big tax changes facing nonprofit organizations in the year ahead. Changes in Form 990 and 990-EZ In addition to changes to the form itself, eligibility requirements for the Form 990 will change for [...]
Round-up non-profit expands micro-donation options to salaries
01/02/2009 By Leave a Comment
Ever since Barak Obama managed to raise $6.9 million out of $25 million through small donations on the web, 92% of which were $100 or less, many involved in the non-profit world started to understand the potential of crowd sourcing small “micro-donations” instead of, or in addition to, the traditional approach of getting small numbers [...]
Not For Profit Management
10/03/2008 By Leave a Comment
In a not for profit organization management is a very important aspect. The existence of the organization is primarily defined by its purpose. So the management is required to establish realistic goals and objectives that are in conformation with the mission. It should accord with the said organization’s capability for implementation and achievable within a [...]