How to Reap Tax Benefits from a Summer Vacation
If you’re self-employed and planning a vacation this summer, you could reap financial benefits by combining your summer getaway with a business trip. By doing so, you may be able […]
GoFundMe Touts Donation-raising Capabilities
GoFundMe, the “do-it-yourself” fundraising website, announced it’s helped campaigns raise more than $3 billion since it started in 2010, with a majority of those funds amassed in the past two […]
Governments Target Nonprofits’ Property Tax Exemptions
As state and local governments struggle to deal with budget deficits, they’re increasingly aiming their sights at large nonprofits that have long been exempt from property taxes. Earlier this year, […]
Technology-related Nonprofits Get Priced Out of Key Market
A recent article in Fast Company warns that Silicon Valley’s “talent wars” are outpricing the nonprofits in the region that have a technology focus — organizations that “design apps, build […]
What Are the Ingredients for Telecommuting Success?
Like their for-profit counterparts, nonprofits are increasingly allowing employees to telecommute. Done right, work-at-home arrangements, either full time or on an occasional basis, can pay off for both employers and […]
Pledge Receivables: The Accounting isn’t as Simple as it Might Seem
It’s welcome news for a nonprofit when a donor promises to make a contribution at a later date. But such pledges can come with complicated accounting issues, including the proper […]
The Latest on Occupational Fraud: Who the Perps Are
Occupational fraud is an unfortunate reality for just about every employer, nonprofit organization or otherwise. But you might be able to reduce the risk of costly losses if you understand […]
More States Embrace Social Impact Bonds
Connecticut and South Carolina will experiment with social impact bonds, it was recently reported, or has already begun using them. Private companies and nonprofits provide funding upfront to combat difficult […]
Larger Audiences May Lead to Fewer Contributions
A study of arts and cultural nonprofits published in the journal Public Performance & Management Review finds that organizations that are more successful — in terms of attracting larger audiences […]
Ready for a Raffle? Popular fundraisers for Nonprofits
Raffles have long been a popular fundraiser for nonprofits. They’re easy to produce, affordable for participants and reliable revenue generators. But they’re also subject to strict rules, particularly in the […]