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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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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.
Audit Questions Expenses at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Kern Wildenthal has resigned as special assistant to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s president after an audit labeled some of his expenses inappropriate.
Do Human Service Nonprofits Offer More Than Often Meets the Eye?
A recent study suggests that nonprofit human services organizations may offer a valuable, somewhat intangible benefit beyond their central purpose: hope.
What will the Blackbaud-Convio Merger Mean?
One of the most significant mergers in the realm of nonprofit technology in recent years is in the books, as Blackbaud has officially acquired Convio and merged into one entity.
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.
“Big Picture” Ethics and Nonprofit Decision-making
We often see stories about a nonprofit executive director, manager or board member who has embezzled from their organization, but how can nonprofits create a more ethical culture?
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