How to Navigate a Nonprofit Audit
When people hear the word audit, they aren’t typically thrilled. Audits sound scary, and they can be, if you’re doing something wrong. For most of us, audits don’t pose a threat, and, while they might feel somewhat inconvenient, there are plenty of ways to prepare. For nonprofit organizations, an annual audit can be a beneficial experience that strengthens your organization. Talk the talk To get the most out of an audit, you’ll need to focus on communication throughout the year.
A Gift By Any Name
No matter what you call it, a gift is a gift is a gift. In the nonprofit world, there’s a lot of terminology for the same thing, though there are some differences between things that may seem the same. It can get confusing. A contribution is often called a donation, membership, gift, grant, pledge, or in-kind donation. Still, all refer to a transaction between nonprofit and donor in which the donor offers money or assets to an organization with no conditions.
How to Fundraise From Home
A large part of fundraising for nonprofits happens face to face. It is the best way to form relationships, raise dollars, and increase awareness about your organization. When we’re all staying home to avoid the potential spread of illness, this can be challenging. So how can you go about managing and even growing your donor base from the comfort of home? It may be easier than you think. Focus on relationships There are a lot of people feeling lonely right now, and that includes your donors.
Know the Difference: B Corp vs. Nonprofit
As charitable drives take place all over the country and discussions of corporate responsibility preside over our news media, you may frequently hear about nonprofit organizations and benefit corporations (also called b corps) organizations. While both share a commitment to a better world, there can be substantial differences between the two, and they’re important to know as you consider where your money goes, what sort of employment you might want, and even what organizations to prop up in your own community.
What You Need to Know About Next Week’s Idaho Gives Campaign
Idaho Gives, Idaho’s annual day of charitable giving, is gearing up for a few changes because of the strange times we’re living in. We’re resilient, and these changes work to benefit the great nonprofits who rely on the generosity this day inspires. This year, what was once a day-long event becomes two weeks of charity, beginning on April 23rd and extending until May 7th. While there’s some excitement in day-long giving events, spreading the love over two weeks seeks to highlight the fantastic array of organizations around the state.