Nonprofit member surveys: Dos and don’ts for the 5 D’s
You can’t serve the needs of your not-for-profit’s members unless you know what those needs are. Many organizations take the pulse of their membership with regular surveys but fail to […]
3 ways to improve development and accounting collaboration
Communication breakdowns between a not-for-profit’s development and accounting departments can lead to confusion, embarrassment, and even financial problems. Here are three ways your organization can facilitate cooperation between these two […]
5 delegation best practices for nonprofit leaders
Done well, delegation allows not-for-profit executives to focus on their most important tasks, helps to build bench strength and gets staffers out of the office before midnight. But done poorly, […]
4 pillars of a solid sales process
Is your sales process getting off-balance? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. Fluctuations in the economy, changes in customer interest and dips in demand may cause slowdowns that are […]
3 ways to get more from your marketing dollars
A strong economy leads some company owners to cut back on marketing. Why spend the money if the business is so good? Others see it differently — a robust economy […]
Squelch internal theft with these basic controls
If your employees are stealing money from petty cash or strolling out the door with computers, you probably won’t need to hire a high-priced forensic auditor to catch them. Unfortunately, […]
You can still set up a retirement plan for 2018
If most of your money is tied up in your business, retirement can be a challenge. So if you haven’t already set up a tax-advantaged retirement plan, consider doing so […]
How fiscal sponsorships work for established — and fledgling — charities
A fiscal sponsorship occurs when an established charity provides a kind of legal and financial umbrella to a charitable project that lacks 501(c)(3) status. This type of arrangement can benefit […]
Year-end tax planning for businesses in the new tax environment
The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late 2017 brought significant changes to the tax landscape. As the first tax season under the law looms on […]
Buy business assets before year end to reduce your 2018 tax liability
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has enhanced two depreciation-related breaks that are popular year-end tax planning tools for businesses. To take advantage of these breaks, you must purchase […]