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Reply To: Donation for the design, construction and outfitting of a new building
From what I have seen, gradually releasing a restriction as construction milestones are completed can be a good approach, provided the gift terms and accounting…
Reply To: Inconsistent IRS Guidance on Conflicts of Interest
That is an interesting point, and the narrower definition of an “interested person” in a sample policy could potentially create gaps. In my view, it…
Reply To: Suzman Essay – A Warning From the Gates Foundation: The Wealthy Must Give More
To me, this essay makes a fair point. When a smaller group of very wealthy donors carries an increasing share of the fundraising burden, it…
Reply To: Excerpts from the "Nonprofit Finance Automation" Webinar chat.
What an interesting discussion. In my experience, choosing the right finance stack comes down to separating the essential features from the nice-to-have ones. The best…
Reply To: What should donors look at when evaluating a charity’s financial health?
<div>Beyond overhead, I find indicators such as the program expense ratio and liquidity worth considering when assessing financial health. The right benchmarks can vary depending…
Reply To: The Evolved Membership Nonprofit: What’s on Your Mind?
What an interesting collection of questions. In my experience, a membership model can be a useful way to develop recurring revenue, but it helps to…
Reply To: Banking Recommendations
For a growing nonprofit of that size, I would consider community banks or credit unions alongside larger institutions. They can sometimes offer more personalised service,…
Reply To: Volunteer & Donor Policy template
Based on my experience with volunteer management, a simple spreadsheet can be a good starting point for tracking volunteer hours and calculating their fair market…
Reply To: Private: One time windfall
A sudden windfall is certainly a nice problem to have, although it can create difficult decisions for a team. In my view, dividing the gift…
Reply To: Private: Climate Crisis and Nonprofit Financial Planning
Climate planning can feel like a moving target, but building stronger cash reserves is a sensible place to start. From my perspective, philanthropy can sometimes…