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How Informal Practices Can Lead to Inefficiency, Errors, and Audit Risks Financial policies might not be the first thing that comes to mind when managing a small nonprofit. We get it: with...

The events of the last five years have not just evolved—they’ve often upended what we once considered “normal.” The COVID-19 pandemic, volatile political climates, fast-moving policy shifts,...

I’ve worked in the nonprofit sector long enough to hear this more times than I can count from everyone: fundraisers, volunteers, and even well-intentioned donors: “Intermediaries are hard to...

A Practical Approach to Risk Assessment and Strategic Mitigation Nonprofits operate in an environment filled with risks, from financial challenges to operational vulnerabilities. But while many...

Crises don’t wait for perfect timing. Whether it’s economic upheaval, natural disasters, political shifts, or global conflicts, nonprofits are often called to act quickly — all while asking...

Over the past several weeks, financial markets have experienced sharp volatility, driven by ongoing macroeconomic pressures such as inflation and policy uncertainty. The S&P 500 and other...

While I recently shared some thoughts on fundraising during unprecedented times, economic circumstances have changed in a way that presents an environment where we have tangible and historic...

This article was originally published by The Good Coach and has since been revised and adapted by the author to reflect insights and applications relevant to the nonprofit sector. In today’s...

The Financial and Compliance Benefits of Properly Valuing In-Kind Gifts In-kind donations—goods or services provided instead of cash—are a vital resource for nonprofits. Whether it’s office...