Non-Profit Insights

Accepting every donation may not always serve the nonprofit's best interest. Gifts from donors involved in illegal, unethical or controversial activities can potentially expose organizations to embarrassment and reputational damage.

Nonprofits that depend on federal government grants are probably dealing with a lot of uncertainty right now. But they may have options to replace lost revenue.

As of November 2024, for Non-Profits operating in Massachusetts there are new audit and review thresholds to keep an eye on at a state and federal level.

Differentiating the responsibilities of a nonprofit's finance committee is critical for success and longevity. Consider these best practice guidelines to help your finance committee.

Non-profit organizations committed to keeping their boards collegial, supportive, and effective need to pay particular attention during the onboarding stage. Consider running background checks on a regular basis.

Nonprofits shoulder a wide range of different compliance responsibilities. With so much to manage, the initial and ongoing requirements of applicable state charitable solicitation laws can sometimes fall through the cracks.

Some nonprofit executives try to control as much as they can. But micromanagement isn’t conducive to creating an effective team.

Raffles are commonly used by nonprofit organizations as a way to raise funds. But that doesn’t mean that raffles are without challenges. IRS rules surrounding gaming apply, as do state and local laws. Don't let the rules come back to haunt your organization.