Federated non-profits are single corporate entities with multiple chapters. For federated organizations, there’s no one definitive legal structure. However, local chapters generally operate independently of their national headquarters and pay
If your non-profit wants to make an organization-wide New Year’s resolution for 2025, how about this: Strengthen your brand. Typically, branding strategies are associated with the for-profit sector, however, they
All good things must come to an end — including the tenure of a respected founder or executive. However, make sure the departure of your non-profit’s leader remains smooth throughout
In starting up a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, you likely face many decisions. One of them occurs when applying to the IRS for recognition of your tax-exempt status and deciding
You’ve probably collaborated with other non-profits that share your space — maybe on a special event or fundraising campaign. Some organizations engage in formal strategic partnerships that involve sharing staff,
In 2025, it’s likely that your non-profit organization has at least one special event planned. Whether it’s a formal dinner dance, holiday gift market, 5K run, industry conference, or other
In the United States, there are many thousands of charitable foundations. And, according to Foundation Source, a technology organization, U.S. foundations awarded an average of 33 grants averaging between $25,000 and
The hubbub of the year-end giving season, combined with holiday absences, can make your non-profit organization vulnerable to fraud. You’ll need to be especially cautious if you generally rely more
How is your non-profit’s 2025 program budget looking? Unfortunately, grants and donations have fallen off for some organizations, forcing them to potentially try to do more with less next year.
With the end of 2024 rapidly approaching, you know what that means: You need to fundraise in earnest. According to Double the Donation, 30% of all charitable giving occurs in
