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The 10 Most Popular sgENGAGE Articles Published in 2022

sgEngage

Hundreds of sgENGAGE articles have been written by outstanding leaders and subject matter experts across the social good community in 2022. Check out the articles below to see what our community has been most interested in this year. 7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, not-for-profit finance consultant.

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Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles?

Blue Avocado

Dear Blue Avocado, I have organized silent auctions for a nonprofit senior center for years. But the center stopped this policy. The post Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles? The post Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles? We now […].

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What You Should Know if You’re Thinking of Starting a Nonprofit Organization

Bloomerang

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . You must have your founding Board of Directors and officers selected prior to filing your Articles of Formation or Articles of Incorporation with the state.

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How to Make Your Nonprofit Recession-Proof: Perfect Your Operating Reserves Policy

Blue Fox

Recession aside, does your organization have enough moolah in reserves in case your air conditioner goes out (a catastrophic event in our sunny state of Florida)? This article is all about shoring up your ability to sustain operations when the unexpected happens (like when your office temp is 88 degrees) internally or externally.

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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

.orgSource

Organize panel discussions featuring the Finance Committee. Invite your investment team to explain your organization’s allocation and risk strategies and investment reports. Circulate articles and information on best practices and trends in finance. Be sure to review important policies and procedures. Online courses.

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Don’t Let Staff Turnover Affect Your Grantmaking Data Quality

sgEngage

And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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Don't Let Association Data Myths Hold Back Your Analytics

Association Analytics

In an article recently published in ASAE's Associations Now , our senior director of managed services, Emilio Arocho, discusses this topic, explains why these myths hold back progress and shares ways they can be easily overcome. Myth 2: We Need a Data Governance Policy Before We Begin Analysis.

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