Cautionary Tales – The NRA’s Nonprofit Governance Failures
In a case that highlighted nonprofit governance failures, the New York Attorney General (NYAG), Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against…
4 Best Practices for Creating Nonprofit Auction Bid Sheets
If your nonprofit has been fundraising for some time, you’ve likely hosted (or at least considered hosting) a silent auction—and…
A Moonshot for Disaster Prevention: Building a Framework for Transformative Change
The frequency and intensity of natural hazards, including hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, are reaching unprecedented levels and devastating communities across…
11 Ways to Use Social Media to Boost Event Engagement
Social media is an essential tool for nonprofits that want to maximize engagement and participation at their events. Whether you’re…
How to Invest in Professional Development Efficiently
When you think of workplace benefits, you likely envision competitive compensation, paid time off, and health insurance. However, there’s another…
Private Inurement & Private Benefit – Charity Lawyer Blog
Tax law requires 501(c)(3) organizations to be organized and operated exclusively for one or more exempt purposes, “no part of…
Volunteer Time Off (VTO): How Nonprofits Can Tap In
As part of their corporate philanthropy and employee engagement efforts, many businesses provide employees with benefits and programs that help…
Catalyzing Civic Change: It’s Time for Philanthropy to Elevate Youth Voices
America’s public schools were founded with a clear mission: to prepare each generation anew for the responsibilities of citizenship. Over…
4 Strategies to Humanize Your Nonprofit Data
Many nonprofits today are highly data-driven, using metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to demonstrate impact and make decisions. But…
Unlocking the Transformative Potential of Intermediary Funds
One of the fastest growing philanthropic practices in recent years is the use of collaborative, or pooled, funds — one…