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Local Militias Step into Government Gaps

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Josiah S on istock.com Founded in March 2009, the Oath Keepers are an anti-government far-right militia group comprising former law enforcement, first responders, and former military who pledge to defend the United States against government tyranny at all costs.

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Statement of Activities: Reading a Nonprofit Income Statement

The Charity CFO

The Statement of Activities is the Income Statement of a nonprofit organization. Like all nonprofit financial statements , the central role of the Statement of Activities is to provide transparency and accountability to your donors and board. What’s on the Statement of Activities? . Change in Net Assets .

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3 Top Compliance Challenges for Nonprofits + Expert Advice

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Whether you’re filing for tax-exempt recognition or recruiting volunteers for your next fundraiser, every phase of your nonprofit’s existence has guidelines that set boundaries for its operations. Governing structure: Identify which roles will lead the organization and how many governing members will oversee it.

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Governing Greatness: 10 Must-Read Books for Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Megaphone

However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. To be an effective board member, it’s essential to have a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and the best practices for governance.

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4 Questions to Ask to Attract the Right Nonprofit Board Members

NonProfit Leadership Center

Create a matrix that outlines these requirements, from the demographic attributes that are important to the necessary professional skills, such as finance, marketing, legal, fundraising, programmatic expertise, and more. Actively engage with your network and communicate your board recruitment needs.

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Reading Between the Lines of that Fundraising Job Posting

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Whether you are about to embark on your fundraising career or are a seasoned veteran looking to take that big leap into a leadership position, looking for that “just right” fundraising job is likely to create enthusiasm. Inspiring go-getter with experience in events, annual appeals, and peer-to-peer fundraising.”

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Understanding how California AB 488 impacts online charitable fundraising

Candid

A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. It imposes new compliance requirements that could potentially cause your nonprofit to lose out on online fundraising dollars. What is California AB 488?

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