Nonprofit Expert

Archive - June 2017

Understanding Donations

Understanding Donations

To be deductible, charitable contributions must be made to qualified organizations. Qualified organizations include, but are not limited to, federal, state, and local governments and organizations organized and operated...

Nonprofit Grant Writing

Nonprofit Grant Writing

For many in the world of nonprofits, grant writing remains a daunting task. But it does not have to be this way; all you need are your professional skills and your proven passion for the organization. A huge part about...

Community Foundations

Community Foundations

Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities serving thousands of people who share a common concern improving the quality of life in their area. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create...

Team Building Eggs-ercise…

Team Building Eggs-ercise…

Last week we held an annual meeting of all of our team leaders and senior management. As part of the agenda, we included a team building exercise. After all, in just the last year we’ve added 5-6 new managers and we...

Political Campaigns

Political Campaigns

For an organization to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), it cannot “participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to)...

Board Guide

Board Guide

Locating Board Members First, let’s talk a little bit about the importance board members play in the operation of a nonprofit organization and the strategies needed to find the best fits for your organization. (You may...