An Annual Fund is an organized effort to obtain gifts on a yearly basis to support, at least in part, the general operations of a nonprofit organization. These unrestricted funds are typically raised through a combination of special events, direct…
In working with thousands of nonprofit startups over the years, we have often experienced the proverbial glazing over of the eyes when we start talking about things such as bylaws. That’s about the last thing a typical budding social entrepreneur…
It’s that time of year again. The IRS just released its Exempt Organizations 2011 Annual Report & 2012 Work Plan. Under the signature of Lois Lerner, Director of Exempt Organizations, the Report & Work Plan addresses quite a number of…
It is an unfortunate reality: many self-described tax professionals are not professionals at all. They are more than willing to take a customer’s money for “professional” work that often results in a nightmare situation for the taxpayer. This includes those…
Well, we are pretty much down to it. There are only a few weeks left in 2011…and during much of that time, most of us will be preoccupied with all things Christmas. But in all the hustle and bustle, there…
A Self-Assessment Having worked with thousands of nonprofits over the years, we have seen just about every possible scenario you could think of. At least it seems that way! One of the most common issues we encounter, especially with startups,…
Halloween is upon us…and there is no more appropriate topic that we could cover than how to effectively scare away donors. In the, um, spirit of the season, let’s look at six ways to guarantee donors will want nothing to do with you!
You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there. – Yogi Berra Imagine a scene with me…You are on a plane and you strike up a conversation with the person seated…
Reading the headlines these days is enough to give anyone heartburn. Just yesterday the stock market posted its largest drop since early 2009. The odds that a double dip recession may be around the corner are rising and most Americans…