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
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
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
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
Statutes & Volunteer Protection Statutes Individuals volunteering for nonprofit organizations often wonder about the potential to be held personally liable if something goes wrong. Fortunately,
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
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
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
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,
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
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