An Interview with Kim Moss – Part two of a two part series The board of directors plays a critical role in the life of a nonprofit. While each board is unique, best practices can increase a board’s effectiveness. To learn more we talked with Kim Moss, nonprofit consultant. His leadership helps boards increase their
Passion for mission is at the heart of a nonprofit, but don’t forget your “business” requirements. Nonprofits must comply with many of the same regulations as businesses, and additional ones that are specific to the sector. As an executive or board member you need to be aware of these, and operate within the law. Here
We recently facilitated two board meetings for two very different types of organizations. One was an institution that is over 100 years old with a multi-million dollar budget. The other was an emerging grassroots, community-based organization. At both meetings the focus was fundraising, and board members were actively engaged. They had suggestions about how to
Considering a capital campaign? It’s not fundraising as usual. Learn how to prepare.
Fundraising is to nonprofits what sales is to business. It’s where the money comes from. Focusing on why funds are needed is one way to change your relationship to fundraising.
Getting to know the people who invest their time in your institution will pay dividends for years.
If you are responsible for fundraising, then you are familiar with stress. Take it down a notch with this four-step, four-week summer program. Get ready for a better fall!
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….
You’ve joined a nonprofit board. Now what do you do? Learn your fundraising roles and responsibilities so you can be the board leader you know you can be!”
You are asked to join a nonprofit board. Do you say yes? But what are they really asking you to do? Learn the questions to ask before you say “I do.”
