Thoughts on Sustainability
Nonprofit and personal sustainability intertwined with human resource policies, funding and succession planning
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Endowment: For Today or Tomorrow
Should you dip into the principal of your nonprofit endowment or “reserve-fund?” Consider the short and long term implications.
Know Your Economic Impact
Quantifying economic impact – key to telling your nonprofit story
Websites in the Age of Twitter and Facebook
In the world of Facebook and Twitter we sometimes forget the value of the trusted website. Can’t we say it all in 140 characters? Or a photo? Will the website go the way of the covered wagon? John Kenyon with Nonprofit Technology Network, NTEN (www.nten.org) tells all.
No News is Good News?
Make sure your nonprofit gets the media attention it deserves. The press won’t come to you, you have to go to them. And you have to go prepared. Learn what you need to do to create visibility for your organization or institution.
Know Your Legal Responsibilities
You may not be a lawyer, but you should know your non-profit related legal responsibilities… Here’s an overview of things to consider: contracting, endowments, gift acceptance policies, fiduciary responsibilities, taxes, financial management, pledges and misappropriation of funds. Attorney Van Turner explains….
Church Giving Supports HBCUs
Giving to the United Methodist Church is one way to support 11 historically black colleges and universities. Learn more about the Black College Fund and the important role of the UMC in establishing HBCUs. An interview with Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson….
Volunteers: The Key to Nonprofit Success
There is no way to calculate the value of volunteers. But – if you work for a nonprofit, you have to be prepared to manage the ideas. As a volunteer – keep your word and deliver.
Your fundraising quarterback: Staff
Fundraising professionals are actually volunteer managers – they identify, motivate and support the work of volunteers. Includes ideas for evaluating staff and day-to-day activities.
Where Does the Buck Start?
It’s a big honor to lead a nonprofit. But what about fundraising? Are you really the chief development officer? Learn your fundraising and fund development management responsibilities.