NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 25, 2025

This crisis has laid bare what nonprofit leaders have known for years: Todays model for funding nonprofits and social enterprises is fundamentally broken. Despite a growing movement toward trust-based philanthropy , the majority of foundations continue to provide grants that are project-specific and time-limited.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 105

Anedot

JUNE 9, 2025

It is, by design, intended to move the organization into larger-scale impact through sustainable streams of donor funding – transformational gifts, leadership gifts, family foundations, private foundations, and increased public foundation support. Experience with financial management software transitions.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2025

To help stem the bleeding, a growing number of foundations and other donors are stepping up to provide resources in response to this crisis. In late March, the Rhode Island Foundation announced that it is deploying $3 million in emergency funds to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze and cuts.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Social Enterprise 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

By Maria Di Mento Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University announced a $40 million gift from the Baustert Family Foundation, the largest gift in the university’s history, to support the development of the Baustert Bahwell Health Technology Center. Above, nursing students work with a medical mannequin in a training lab.

Universities 159

Universities Nonprofit Finance Medical Finance 159

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the qualifications you should look for in a nonprofit finance director and tips on how to verify those qualifications: Qualifications For A Nonprofit Finance Director. A Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting, Finance, Or A Related Field Is Required. Why this is important.

Nonprofit Finance 52

Nonprofit Finance Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

Nonprofit Megaphone

JUNE 23, 2022

For example, you might receive funds from: Grants provided by companies and foundations. Nonprofit finances can be challenging to understand. But, when your organization is considering opportunities for growth, you need to be able to understand your finances in order to see if you’re ready for growth.

Nonprofit Finance 52

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 52

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

If we want nonprofits to support us in the next crisis, they must have sufficient resources. And to know what nonprofits need to do their jobs effectively, we must ask them directly. Additionally, the Paycheck Protection Program offered forgivable loans (de facto grants) that helped nonprofits shore up finances damaged by the pandemic.

Governance 111

Governance Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The social sector is using big data to enhance nonprofit transparency and knowledge more than ever before, and the opening of the Form 990 has made an essential contribution. Making more robust use of open 990 data requires that nonprofits, foundations, researchers, and the IRS and federal government alike commit to sustained action.

Public and Social Policy 127

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 127

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 13, 2023

But a conference , hosted by Neighborhood Economics this past April, which brought over two hundred people to Jackson, MS—ranging from impact investors to foundation, nonprofit, and church leaders—purposefully sought to break the mold. Rhea Williams-Bishop of the Kellogg Foundation focused on disparities in education.

Finance 105

Finance Homelessness Healthcare Foundations 105

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Guest Blog by Jon Osterburg of Jitasa In recent years, “sustainability” has become a buzzword for many fields and practices, and nonprofit finances are no exception. Financial sustainability means that your nonprofit has both the foundation and momentum to fund your operations year-round while working toward future expansion.

Management 64

Management Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance 64

Getting Attention

MARCH 9, 2015

Associate Product Manager Wikimedia Foundation (San Francisco, CA). Business Development Manager Nonprofit Finance Fund (New York, NY). Communications Director , Communications Assistant , Communications Associate, Politics & Communications Associate Schusterman Family Foundation (Atlanta, GA). Tacoma, WA).

Communication 65

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Associations 65

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 13, 2016

In the grant world, you face an expansive world to find foundations who will support you, but knowing how to navigate the seamlessly endless possibilities can make the application process a lot easier to manage. They will be more likely to invest in your nonprofit to make the community a better place to live. Shop Local. Formula 990.

Finance 52

Finance Foundations Nonprofit Finance Nonprofits 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 4, 2022

Here are a few examples of how other nonprofits shared this information with their potential donors: Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City. Catholic Charities of Des Moines. Catholic Charities Galveston-Houston. Kansas City Symphony.

Children 136

Children Philanthropy Foundations Communication 136

The Agitator

JUNE 13, 2013

As Craver points out, not only do the organizations topping CIR’s worst list engage in misleading fundraising, they do so by piggybacking the brands of ethical nonprofits. For example, CIR’s worst of the worst, Kids Wish Network, undermines the legitimate brand of the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Ethics 83

Ethics Voluntary Action Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 83

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 8, 2020

Networking and commiserating with colleagues and friends in the nonprofit space revealed that I was not alone. We were all on pins and needles, and most of us were constantly stressed about finance. . For the next two years, I continued to reflect on my nonprofit experience and talk with colleagues still in the sector.

Finance 63

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 63

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

We were pretty sure the foundation would laugh at that because they want to see the detail of how their money would be spent, including a quote from a vendor. If your nonprofit is new, you’ll need to use estimates for your first budget. I’m sure the foundation didn’t want to give us $5,000 when we had $50,000 sitting in the bank.

Finance 98

Finance Foundations Management Culture 98

Candid

MAY 20, 2024

in 2010, yet nonprofits that support their needs lack the necessary financial resources. Foundation for Women’s report, Pocket Change: How Women and Girls of Color Do More with Less , as of 2017, the median foundation grant awarded to “organizations by and for women and girls of color” was $15,000. According to the Ms.

Health 52

Health Nonprofit Finance Foundations Philanthropy 52

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Track their activities, including: Hours worked Overtime, if applicable Rate of pay According to Foundation Group’s 501(c)(3) status revocation guide , keeping complete and accurate financial records is the best way to protect your organization against noncompliance issues—and this includes employee data!

Management 52

Management Finance Nonprofit Finance Insurance 52

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Only qualifying entities can apply for 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS and a nonprofit corporation is one of them. Besides gaining 501(c)(3) status, Foundation Group explains that incorporation is also important for your own personal liability. Draft bylaws that comply with state and federal requirements.

Finance 52

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

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

We do it all the time in life, even when we know it’s keeping us from achieving our goals. . However, embracing risk is the great disruptor (in a good way, of course). This can come in many forms, but foundationally, it really starts with thinking about what you should stop doing and what you should start working on instead. .

Finance 103

Finance Activism Nonprofits Leadership 103

Fundraising Coach

APRIL 14, 2025

These sections and account numbers are based on the Unified Chart of Accounts (UCOA) , a model COA that aligns with nonprofit reporting standards. Your nonprofit might have to create several different types of budgets depending on its activities. should have input on. Statement of financial position.

Nonprofit Accountability 52

Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofits 52

Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2021

At File 990, we provide a simple online tax-filing process and equip organization leaders with insightful nonprofit tax tips. We understand the importance of strategic nonprofit finances and how your taxes play a crucial role in your accounting strategies so we’ve put together a quick resource to help you learn more.

Finance 59

Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Finance Nonprofit Accountability 59

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To understand more about how financial management fits into a nonprofit executive director’s job description, you can check out this piece on what nonprofit executive directors do. Then read on for that nonprofit finance and accounting refresher we all need! Why is having professional accounting important for nonprofits?

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Accountability 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

Nonprofit finances in the United States were relatively strong at the beginning of 2022, largely as a result of government and foundations stepping up their support of nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Foundations made meaningful funding changes that need to continue. By Chris Lisée & Larry McGill.

Nonprofit Finance 132

Nonprofit Finance Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits 132

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

Using Financial Forecasts for Nonprofits There are many ways in which a financial forecast can be used by nonprofits and their leaders to make smarter and better-informed decisions for the long-term success of the organization.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Accountability Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 16, 2024

National housing and community development nonprofits like Enterprise Community Partners , Grow America , Nonprofit Finance Fund , and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) have either launched or are planning to launch faith-based property development initiatives.

Community Development 130

Community Development Finance Production Homelessness 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 10, 2024

CRH’s salvation eventually came in the form of a collaborative approach, pivoting toward a combination of emergency funding provided by a small family foundation; a nonprofit, non-extractive loan fund; a third-party investment firm; and a coalition of Latinx community development financial institutions (CDFIs).

Non-Profits 125

Non-Profits Finance Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 125

Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

Here’s a useful list of resources and access points to help your nonprofit today. based nonprofits. The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative. Offering a state-by-state guide to community foundation grant programs. Initiative for nonprofits and businesses both at federal and state levels. .

Nonprofit governance and management 137

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Entrepreneurship Governance 137

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2025

For example, in December, ABC News settled a defamation lawsuit he filed by issuing a formal apology and agreeing to donate $15 million to his planned presidential foundation and museum. In November, the Freedom of the Press Foundation reported 75 assaults on journalists since January 1, 2024a 70 percent increase compared to 2023.

Governance 126

Governance Civil Society Foundations Construction 126