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Statement of Activities: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. It offers a comprehensive overview of revenue and expenses over a specific timeframe.

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Fewer restrictions, greater impact: How Candid shifted to unrestricted support 

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Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. million in less restricted funding for such impact-focused initiatives, often in the form of multi-year grants.

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3 Ways to Activate DEI in Your Nonprofit Organization

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With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. The objective here is to pinpoint, through feedback, the impact of a certain behavior so that the person practicing that behavior is made aware of the consequences of their actions.

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5 Strategies To Nurture Active Board Engagement

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As a nonprofit CEO, openly expressing gratitude and acknowledging their efforts, whether through formal meetings or personal messages, demonstrates your recognition of their significance. Action step: “Board Buzz” for more active participation To put this idea into action, think about using the “Board Buzz” email plan.

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How To Write An Impactful Nonprofit Annual Report

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Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). Here are some tips for leaders responsible for writing an effective annual report for their nonprofit organization. To recognize important people (volunteers, donors, major funders, partners).

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Looking for long-term impact? Advocacy is a must

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By actively engaging in advocacy, nonprofits demonstrate their deep commitment to the causes they champion and create the conditions for long-term impact. By leaning into advocacy instead of away from it, nonprofits can alter the trajectory of discourse and drive progress on issues that can have tangible impacts on folks’ lives.

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Give Joy!

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Although I doubt that many organizations still need a Casual Friday, if your group is a holdout, this is an easy, high-impact fix. Demonstrate that you care about your employees both inside and outside the workplace. Good health adds joy to every activity. Find ways to encourage both organized and casual activities.

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