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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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Circulate articles and information on best practices and trends in finance. Developing a consistent format that allows for easy comparison across months and years. Explain how both documents reflect organizational priorities, goals, and objectives. Ask fundraising or deferred giving experts to discuss estate planning.

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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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This walkthrough isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a roadmap to ensuring your financial narrative remains clear, accurate, and reflective of your nonprofit’s integrity and mission. Financial statements must reflect the true nature of resources available. Let’s dive in! 5 Mistakes to Avoid 1.

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The Why and the How of Updating Your Nonprofit Bylaws

Get Fully Funded

You may be tempted to just change your bylaws to reflect how the Board is currently operating, but you shouldn’t do that. If you think your current bylaws are seriously lacking, ask peer organizations to share their bylaws for comparison. This is normal as Boards find their groove and get used to working together.

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Ask A Nonprofit Specialist - Engaging the Board in Financial Reports

ASU Lodestar Center

expectations); Compare actual activity to expectations (comparison of budget/prior year to actual); Present a picture of the financial health of the organization. Limit the metrics to the most critical factors— those that truly reflect the challenges and opportunities for your organization. Like this article? With 25 years of.

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Self-care for Nonprofits

Media Cause

Gagging at the thought of another article on “self-care?” Much of what we focus on in Retrospectives tends to be about outcomes or processes, which are completely valid things to reflect on. Comparison? In this article , Reb Rebele, the research manager for people analytics at The Wharton School, summarizes that: .

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Fundraising Planning Guide, Calendar, Worksheet, + Template

CauseVox

We view the new year as a period of both reflection and preparation for what’s to come. See this article for more tips on calculating your ROI. See our article, 23 Top Virtual Fundraising Ideas for more inspiration for your 2021 virtual event planning. With this knowledge, you can begin creating a plan for the future.

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Tech Wellness in the Nonprofit Workplace: Tips for Avoiding Collaborative Overload

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The potential for being overwhelmed by technology is magnified in the workplace by something called “ Collaborative Overload ” Rob Cross and Adam Grant in a recent Harvard Business Review article. In comparison, 10 years ago, these managers spent “only” 60 to 65 per cent of their time engaged in those activities. . PRIORITIES.