Management

Not-for-profit board members should watch out for pitfalls

“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 [...]

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The Role Of The Nonprofit Board: Four Simple Words

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 [...]

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Planning a Not-For-Profit Charity Event

Developing a complete plan of action before organizing a not-for-profit charity event can save valuable time and money for any organization. There are tons of minor details that need to be considered when planning an event, and if you are not prepared ahead of time, they can become huge obstacles for your fundraising efforts. A [...]

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GuideStar June 2010 Survey “The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector”

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 [...]

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IBM Helps Non-Profits Improve Effectiveness and Efficiency

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 [...]

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What Nonprofits Just Don’t Get

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 [...]

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IRS Hot Topics for Tax-Exempt Organizations to Watch in 2010

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 [...]

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Round-up non-profit expands micro-donation options to salaries

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 [...]

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“The Roadmap to Preparedness” Strategic Plan Released

The first “comprehensive” strategic plan for emergency preparedness regional implementation, was release recently by Deloitte LLP and the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington: WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ — Deloitte LLP and the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington today released the “The Roadmap to Preparedness: A Strategic Plan to Address Unmet Needs in Nonprofit Emergency Preparedness [...]

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Not For Profit Management

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 [...]

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