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
Even if you’re confident that your organization operates with integrity, adopting a code of ethics can provide several benefits: It can help prevent fraud, guide the decision-making of staffers, and
If your non-profit is looking for significant ways to reduce costs, one of the best ideas to consider is to target your workspace. Sharing an office or other facility can
Are the members of your non-profit’s board independent? Your immediate response is probably, “Of course!” However, contrary to what many non-profit leaders and staffers might think, board independence goes beyond
Let’s say one of your non-profit’s employees makes significant personal purchases on a credit card you’ve provided for work-related expenses. The outcome seems relatively straightforward: The individual is fired and
The SECURE 2.0 Act made some enhancements to IRA qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) that may benefit your non-profit organization — so long as donors know about them. You can encourage your
According to non-profit BoardSource, non-profit boards that meet monthly should be able to cover all matters in one to two hours. If your board meetings last longer, they may be
