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The Trouble with Voting Members
Many nonprofits, especially older nonprofits, have voting members that retain the power to elect board members. For some groups – like golf clubs and trade associations
Why Start a Private Foundation?
With the popularity and ease of donor advised funds, why do some donors still choose to start a private foundation to conduct their charitable giving?
Providing Acknowledgements for Nonprofit Event Sponsorship
Nonprofit sponsorships are common but the correct way to provide acknowledgements for nonprofit event sponsorship is not well understood. Fundraising galas, breakfasts, golf tournaments, and
Non-Board Members on Board Committees
In the majority of nonprofit organizations, Board members are unpaid volunteers. They are often selected to serve because of their professional skills and prominence in
The Pros and Cons of Proxy Voting for Nonprofits
Proxy voting is rising in popularity due to the pandemic. Now more than ever, there are times when directors and/or members can’t attend a meeting
Reconsidering Robert’s Rules of Order
Many nonprofits mistakenly believe that they are required to use Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct meetings. They also commonly operate under the misnomer that
Nonprofit Cash Reserves
How much should nonprofits aim to hold in cash reserves? Because nonprofits exist to advance their mission, rather than to turn a profit, questions about
Protecting Nonprofit Volunteers from Liability
Statutes & Volunteer Protection Statutes Individuals volunteering for nonprofit organizations often wonder about the potential to be held personally liable if something goes wrong. Fortunately,
Top Reasons Your Nonprofit May Need an Employment Contract
As a new non-profit organization grows and begins to hire employees, nonprofit leaders often have “employment contracts” as a task to accomplish on their long
Hiring Independent Contractors
Nonprofits resort to hiring independent contractors because they are often trying to “do more with less.” This common refrain of nonprofit organizations, intended to maximize
Charitable Solicitation Registration Updates
Charities that seek to maintain nationwide state charitable solicitation registration know that the various states’ laws, practices, and procedures are constantly changing. Recent changes to
Nonprofit Directors vs. Officers
Nonprofits run more effectively with a well-functioning board of directors and clearly defined officer roles. Yet there can be confusion between the two different roles,
Charity Naming Rights – How to do it Right
Granting charity naming rights to buildings and programs can be a win-win for donors and the charities they support. From a charity’s perspective, granting naming
Cryptocurrency Donations for Nonprofits and Donors
As the popularity of cryptocurrency continues to grow, more and more donors are making cryptocurrency donations. As a result, cryptocurrency donations can provide significant tax
Understanding Types of Nonprofit Board Meetings
What are the differences among regular, special, annual, and organizational nonprofit board meetings? To the new nonprofit director, the various types of nonprofit board meetings