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Risky Business: Why All Nonprofits Should Periodically Assess Their Risk
The notion of performing a comprehensive risk assessment may seem daunting to some nonprofits, but it is an integral responsibility of the stewards of any organization.
Boards and Leadership Hires: How to Get It Right
How a board handles a leadership transition can have powerful and long-lasting effects. This article discusses how the board’s handling of this pivotal moment can result in long-lasting problems—and what your board can do to get it right.
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While nonprofits are, generally, tax-exempt, they must pay income tax when operating outside the scope of their exempt purposes. But determining what are an organization’s exempt purposes is not always as clear as one might think, and distinguishing between related ...
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New Study Finds Non-reporting of Fundraising Expense Endemic
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A new study performed by the Scripps Howard News Service finds 41 percent of U.S. nonprofits with annual budgets of $1 million or more report spending nothing on fundraising.
Decline in Corporate Support Hits NPR
National Public Radio experiences decline in corporate support as L.A. Times gets Ford Grant.
Dr. Conflict | Spring 2012
When a new boss has the entire organization walking on eggshells, a staff member begins to dread going in to the office.
Enhance Attrition or Thank and Release? Firing Lousy Board Members
The author outlines the six steps to firing nonperforming board members.
Boilermakers Union Pay, Policies Raise Some Eyebrows
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers has treated officers well while membership has declined, the Kansas City Star reports.
For Social Media, Timing Is Key
Timing is an essential aspect of social media strategizing. The betaworks company Bitly has released some noteworthy metrics on social media timing that may be helpful to your nonprofit.
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