Candid

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

What’s reasonable compensation for a chief executive officer (CEO)? In the last couple decades, news of golden parachutes and the minting of new billionaires has drawn attention to executive compensation practices. the median compensation among all staff at any given organization). those on the S&P 500). How do U.S.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 105

Nonprofit Fixer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to find and hire an interim executive director for your nonprofit? Or maybe you’ve considered whether taking an interim executive director job is the right career move. In the nonprofit sector, we don't talk much about interim executive directors. All the stakeholders get nervous. It’s a new brand experience for them.

Leadership 111

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance Management 111

The Charity CFO

MAY 30, 2023

Using Grants to Pay Employees Organizations often rely on grant funding to support them in carrying out their mission. Reviewing Executive Salaries Nonprofit organizations must carefully manage executive compensation to maintain public trust and meet the legal requirement of the IRS to pay executives a “reasonable” salary.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

22% of nonprofit leaders experiencing staff challenges cited difficulty meeting staff pay and benefits expectations. Despite nonprofits’ current concerns with hiring and retention, compensation and pay equity, and capacity shortages and burnout, they also offered potential solutions to address these challenges.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Collaborations Leadership 98

Candid

JULY 26, 2022

Nonprofits need to invest in overhead for myriad reasons, including the ability to hire and compensate staff adequately, fund basic operating costs (i.e. Let’s consider one example— setting nonprofit staff compensation. And, it can make organizations feel the need to limit their operating expenses to a detrimental degree.

Fundraising 122

Fundraising Fundraising Finance Energy 122

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 14, 2023

HVAC Contractors: Insurance and Best Practices Insurance and best practices form the backbone of a successful HVAC contracting business. A well-chosen insurance policy safeguards the company, while best practices ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction. One best practice is to assess your business needs thoroughly.

Insurance 52

Insurance Medical Associations Finance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

Because of their immigration status, they rarely have access to jobs that pay a living wage or provide benefits like health insurance, leaving them without the resources, financial or otherwise, required to prepare for and recover from disaster. In these counties, an estimated eight to ten percent of the population is undocumented.

Disaster Relief 125

Disaster Relief Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Insurance 125

Candid

AUGUST 30, 2023

You really need to pick and choose what to pay close attention to, especially if you are already burning out due to your workload! Where to learn more: Pay close attention to the work and research from Peak Grantmaking and The Nonprofit Alliance. But time is always an issue. This piece has two purposes. 4 notable nonprofit trends 1.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Technology Foundations Governance 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It is characterized by racial profiling, racially targeted policing and prosecutorial practices, long mandatory prison sentences on conviction of drug-related offenses, and a host of collateral consequences, which have wrought devastation in the lives of millions of people in the United States and beyond.

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Law Psychology Poverty 114

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we don’t just teach best practices; we consistently strive to model them. In 2022, we undertook an organization-wide compensation and benefits survey to ensure pay equity for our amazing team members. 2022 Stories of Impact: The Headlines 1.

Nonprofit Leadership 98

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Law 98

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 18, 2024

But the ones that remain may become higher quality and higher paying. AI will isolate and highlight these soft skills in ways that will make them more valuable and potentially higher compensated. By Elana Berkowitz & Courtney Leimkuhler The world of work is changing. If we choose to use them.

Curriculum and Teaching 87

Curriculum and Teaching Healthcare Civil Society Technology 87

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MAY 25, 2023

Momentum Board Member, Adanda McCollum, discusses the importance of a parental leave policy in Nonprofits Our 2021 Mid-South Nonprofit Compensation Report revealed that only 35% of nonprofits have a paid parental leave policy.

Law 98

Law Medical Nonprofits Recruitment 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

Paying for movement work is complicated, Spade observes, because payment often creates a dependency on whoever foots the bill. “Nonprofitization affects the structures of movements and the culture of our movements.…[It] It] is understood to be a response to the revolutionary movements of the mid-20th century.”

Medical 107

Medical Universities Nonprofits Culture 107

Nonprofit Fixer

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Continuing our series on “worst practices,” below is a partial list of mistakes to avoid when using nonprofit insurance. Board members should have an expectation that in exchange for non-compensated board service, a basic level of risk mitigation will be provided for their voting. Forgetting to pay your premiums on time.

Insurance 52

Insurance Nonprofits Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

In practice, this makes nonprofit executives of color more like “the help” than the leaders they could be. By Chanda Causer I had just been handed the keys to a shiny, red sports car and could not wait to get in the driver’s seat. It was my dream role, the executive director of a national advocacy organization. I was ready to drive.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 103

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

More importantly, after paying tuition bills, we often struggle to find resources we can afford—free resources. . For instance, I wrote a paper for my Ethics in Nonprofits class that explored whether nonprofit theatres should pay actors more or use their resources to prioritize their communities. GuideStar . million nonprofits.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 119

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Foundations 119

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It’s an umbrella term that includes minimum wage and overtime violations but also illegal deductions, failing to honor sick leave and other benefits, and the all-too-common and often overt practice of simply failing to pay for work performed. This theft occurs daily and disproportionately affects immigrant workers. What is Wage Theft?

Public and Social Policy 89

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Construction 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

First, supporting climate adaptation (practices that help people adjust to the effects of climate change) for smallholders is an incredibly efficient way to improve the lives of the global poor. By Claire McGuinness & Matthew Forti. There are three main reasons to put smallholder farmers front and center in the global climate agenda.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Agriculture Finance Poverty 97

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Is your nonprofit using 1099 best practices? But what are the 1099 rules for nonprofits, and what are some best practices when it comes to filing these forms? Nonprofits rely on the generosity of donors and volunteers to support their mission and achieve their goals. This is where form 1099 comes in. But what happens if I’m late?

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Nonprofits Finance Insurance 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MAY 25, 2023

Momentum Board Member, Amanda McCollum, discusses the importance of a parental leave policy in Nonprofits Our 2021 Mid-South Nonprofit Compensation Report revealed that only 35% of nonprofits have a paid parental leave policy.

Law 52

Law Medical Nonprofits Recruitment 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 5, 2023

Essentially, a subscriber is paying to access energy produced by the solar array. It is the result of years of organizing to ensure the sustainability and resiliency of Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood and is the start of growing community wealth. How will Sunset Park Solar work?

Energy 120

Energy Environmental Finance Governance 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 7, 2023

One might therefore assume that the tools for doing so would be streamlined, effective, and exhaustive; one might think that funders have developed sophisticated strategies for building and exchanging robust pipelines. We don’t. For a start, there are an overwhelming number of nonprofit organizations and issues to choose from, over 1.8

Foundations 82

Foundations Collaborations Universities Food 82

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Besides preserving his family’s history, Brown is working to transform the trajectory of historically underserved Black farmers through climate-innovative farming practices. For Black people living along the Black Belt in the American South , history entails stories of enslavement and fortitude. Black Agrarianism and Self Sufficiency.

Agriculture 97

Agriculture Food Children Production 97

The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Best Practices for Determining Operating Reserves Depending on the nature of your nonprofit, it’s possible that either method may work best. Check out the rest of the article to learn more and help determine the right amount for your organization. What is a Nonprofit Operating Reserve? Simplify this now!

Nonprofits 59

Nonprofits Finance Management 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 11, 2023

A combination of unexpected funding , including pandemic relief and a rise in mega-donors, and intensified calls for change in response to events like the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police and the systematic targeting of human rights have led to a boom for numerous racial and social justice organizations.

Management 79

Management Philanthropy Ethics Values 79

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

After all, your nonprofit is practically run like a business. As a smaller organization, perhaps your nonprofit started with just you. You were the executive director, development officer, marketing manager, and HR department, all rolled into one. In this article, we’ll cover: Nonprofit HR vs. For-Profit HR. Nonprofit HR Essential Duties.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Nonprofit Administration and Development Retention Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 19, 2023

Far from unique, this story is horrifyingly familiar. Private equity—that is, investor groups that operate outside of the stock market, thus being largely shielded from public investor scrutiny—plays a leading role. A Growing Menace In the US, a staggering $4.3 trillion is spent on healthcare (18.3 Where does all this money go?

Health 113

Health Healthcare Medical Insurance 113

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 9, 2023

Net energy metering is a policy that compensates households with solar panels for the extra energy they give back to the grid and, in turn, helps lower their utility bills. Second, California’s energy laws and business models are rooted in injustice. This decision marks the third time the policy has been adjusted.

Public and Social Policy 80

Public and Social Policy Energy Environmental Non-Profits 80

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Explore these four best practices when creating great professional development programs: . Astron Solutions’ article on employee compensation names nonprofit culture as one of the key elements of a total rewards compensation structure. Nonprofit organizations are often pressed to do more with less. Let’s get started. .

Participation and motivation 61

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 61

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The IRS has strict regulations on how to handle grants and charitable contributions, so it is essential that you understand the best practices when accounting for them. Nonprofit leaders can use the for-profit world’s valuable practice of engaging in succinct and clear grant reporting. What is a Grant? Major Types Of Grants.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Law Charitable Contribution Nonprofit Accountability 52

The Agitator

MARCH 5, 2018

When it comes to donor-centricity/obsession/love/devotion/passion I fear many fundraisers talk a good game while ignoring the fundamental and routine practices that should exist in any organization that truly cares about its donors. Are donor service personnel properly trained, recognized and compensated within the organization?

Participation and motivation 63

Participation and motivation Retention Leadership Donor Motivation 63

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

They studied hiring laws, human resource ethics, comparable market compensation, and the demands of building an organizational culture, and they drafted a comprehensive, values-aligned job description for the new executive director. We offer our perspectives on what we observed, focusing on how partnerships contributed to CYC’s success.

Leadership 78

Leadership Organizational Development Foundations Values 78

The Agitator

AUGUST 5, 2018

Now, more than ever, our nonprofit world cries out for “game changing” innovations and solutions. Significant breakthroughs. For many fundraisers, the term “game changing” means some big, bold innovation that can carry us into the Promised Land of Greater Response and Larger Gifts with magical ease.

Healthcare 49

Healthcare Medical Retention Values 49

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 18, 2023

These lawsuits are being used as a new form of accountability as they challenge policies, carbon targets and call out polluting industries ’ practices of spreading misinformation and delaying emissions reduction. Legal action is not a new tactic for environmentalists. One young person turning to legal action is 14-year-old Brianna K.

Governance 89

Governance Law Culture Environmental 89

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

By Michelle Carrillo & Geneva Wiki Del Norte County encompasses a section of coastline in the far northwest corner of California that is the ancestral home of the Yurok and Tolowa people. Though ecologically and culturally rich, the county ranks in the bottom eighth in California for per-capita income.

Nonprofit governance and management 93

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 93

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This wasn’t just any old job board; this job board only posted jobs that pay a living wage. Momentum’s research explored topics like racial and gender equity in nonprofit compensation. Momentum’s research explored topics like racial and gender equity in nonprofit compensation. It feels like déjà vu. I was inspired.

Nonprofits 59

Nonprofits Poverty Healthcare Values 59

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 30, 2018

Luckily, there are still some best practices that apply when thinking about your budgeting and the year ahead. Compensation amounts for some of your top employees. You’re ultimately all working for the greater good, but the way you’re doing it is vastly different. What you should already be tracking. Statement of expenses.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Finance Marketing 52