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What to Expect During a Nonprofit Audit Process
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Julleen Snyder The Importance of Audits for Nonprofits Although audits can be a nerve-wracking, tedious process, conducting an audit for your nonprofit is an important way to build your reputation for integrity and provide...
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Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts: Advantages, Challenges and Best Practices
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Katrina Pipasts, Northern Trust CSPG For a nonprofit, "Cash is (often) King": A donor receives a charitable deduction for an outright cash gift and the nonprofit can immediately put it to work to fund a building, a program or a...
Social Mobility in Rural America
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Mike Soskis and Mark McKeag Much of the research on the fading “American Dream”—the expectation that children will grow up to earn more than their parents—has focused on the country’s urban areas. However, as the nation’s...
Using Your Financials to Tell a Story in Uncertain Times
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jessica B. Kuhn, CPA When looking for ways to appeal to donors, not-for-profits typically turn to storytelling as a chance to show a compelling need for the communities they serve. Not-for-profits collect testimonials, show...
The History of Global Charitable Giving: Why We Need to Remember
The National Philanthropic Trust reveals the history of philanthropy and how it is more global, more broadly defined, and has more impact than we can imagine.
A Relevant Benchmark for Similar Nonprofits
When assessing development operations, two basic questions naturally arise: How does my nonprofit measure up compared to similar organizations? And: What should my organization do to imitate the highest-performing organizations in our area?
Non-profit Beacons: Why Shining Light On Results Can Be Illuminating
As nonprofits continue to look for effective ways to communicate their goals and mission to donors and philanthropists, Chris Purdy of DKT International suggests why shining light on impact can be helpful.
A Toolkit for Equitable Talent Development: Developing systems that attack managerial inequities
In part 2 of this series, the intricacies of making surface values of equity, inclusion, diversity, cultural competency, and social justice real internal systems that drive the make-up and development of one’s team are explored.
Informing and Inspiring the Next Generation of Strategic Donors
The next generation of donors want the opportunity to give with ease, with a sense of community, and with education in planning their donations. Donor-advised funding tools allow for everyday donors to have the same funding opportunities as big philanthropists.
A Toolkit for Equitable Talent Development: Setting the foundation and tackling barriers
While it is important for organizations to have clearly defined values, they must take a deeper dive to ensure they put the values into practice and intentionally integrate them into all external and internal systems of the organization.
How to Plan a Successful Nonprofit Partnership with a Private Sector Organization
AJC Boston and WinnCompanies have found mutual benefit in partnering together. By developing a clear division of roles, respect between stakeholders, and a clear and intensive communication strategy, WinnCompanies has gained recognition for their philanthropy, and AJC Boston has gained access to potential donors, advocates, and resources.
Brand Citizenship: A Winning Proposition for Nonprofit Partnerships
Like any relationship, a corporate/non-profit partnership needs to begin with a solid foundation of common shared goals or interests to succeed. Without them, even the most promising relationship will stagnate.
How to Find, Keep and Engage the Right Mix of Board Members
A crucial challenge for both new and long-standing nonprofit organizations is how to find and keep the right leadership group in place. Board members can make or break a nonprofit’s long-term sustainability, depending on their collective abilities, decisions and group dynamic.
Use an Impact-Focused Pitch to Generate a News Story or Op Ed
Consider getting a news story about your nonprofit’s achievements to attract the attention of potential supporters. When successfully executed, an impact-focused approach raises your profile for a broad swath of readers.