Online Fundraising: How to Become a (Human) Fundraising Machine
The world is changing—and more rapidly than ever before. The issues that matter change and evolve, as do the ways that we connect with people. And so too should the way that you raise money for your cause, because one thing remains constant: none of us can change the world alone. It takes people coming together and giving their time, their energy, and yes, their money to accomplish great things. And in the internet age, we have more tools than ever for uniting people around a common goal.
Nonprofit Annual Reports: (Almost) Everything You Need to Know
In a world of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, a printed nonprofit annual report feels a bit out of place. Anytime, anywhere access to data, news, photos, and videos has prompted many nonprofits to rethink how they share their story. Increasingly, organizations publish annual impact and financial data online.
In-Kind Donation: Your Guide to Raising Money without Raising Money
Donations are the lifeblood of nonprofits and charities. But it's not only cash donations that matter — in-kind donations play a major role.
Private Inurement: What You Need to Know
Nonprofit organizations simply can't operate to benefit private individuals. Not even a little bit.
Cost Analysis Fundamentals for the Rookie IT Manager
With great power comes great responsibility, and for a rookie IT manager, managing a big IT budget can lead to new questions you may not be able to answer.
Functional Expenses Are Changing: FASB’s New Nonprofit Standards
FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14 was issued in August 2016 after a significant amount of time deliberating the issues in not-for-profit financial reporting. The current reporting model was enacted in the mid-90s, so FASB thought it would be a good idea to revisit the core principles in our industry. As a result, there are significant changes to the standard. And, the standard is applicable now beginning with not-for-profits with fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2017.
Why Measuring Results Is Not Enough
PR is nothing without measuring results — impressions, positive mentions, traffic, lead acquisition, brand sentiment, tweets, likes, upvotes. The list goes on and on.
Volunteer Management: The Complete Guide for Your Non-Profit
Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofits. Dedicated individuals who believe so deeply in a cause that they willingly give their time without expectation of recompense — they truly are incredible people. But for many nonprofits, managing their volunteer force has become a recurring issue. Without the right tools and techniques, it can become difficult to retain volunteers over time, to make them feel that they are accomplishing something, or even to use their time and effort effectively. Many volunteers cite either a lack of communication or of clear focus in their roles as primary reasons why they have left an organization. Feeling like they didn’t make a difference was another.
Market Analysis: 4 Things Every Business Consultant Should Know
Business consulting — the business of boosting business for others — is no easy feat. You not only have to have a firm grasp on the ins and outs of commerce, various markets, and more, but you need to be adaptable, ready to change as quickly as industries change. In other words, pretty quick!
Motivating Your Team: How to Make Work Matter
Motivation’s a tricky thing. We often imagine that it’s prompted by external rewards or punishments (in fact, the whole conditioning theory of psychology is based on this idea), but in fact motivation isn’t just a response to external stimuli: motivation really takes hold when we internalize those goals, when they become a part of us.
Small-Business Accounting: Can Entrepreneurs Do It All?
Small-business owners have a million worries: How can I grow my business?
How to Estimate Costs When Starting a Small Business
If you’re planning on investing in a startup business, there are several things to consider. By “starting from scratch” you’re not going the path of the franchise. This may be the best option for many reasons: there might not be a franchise that you feel fits your personal philosophy, or it may just be uneconomical depending on the type of business you’re choosing. Most of all, starting on your own means you get to decide your own ideals, and put into practice a vision that you identify with and want to share with others.
1099 vs Employee: Everything You Need to Know
The workforce has two primary types of labor: employees and independent contractors - commonly referred to as a 1099.
How Much Do Your Employees "Actually" Cost?
Look online and you’ll see plenty of guides telling you how much your employees “actually” cost. What does this “actually” usually include? Well, in addition to salary, there’s taxes (Social Security, Unemployment, Medicare), employee benefits, recruitment, space, equipment, and other sundry costs. Add those things up and you’ll have your employees’ “actual” cost.
Job Costing Vs. Process Costing: What's the Difference?
If going into business was cheap, everyone would do it. But the truth is, there is a lot of money being spent before even so much as a dollar is made in return. And to ensure that your business is, in fact, profitable, you have to be able to calculate the total cost that you are spending and weigh it against your revenue. Without a thorough understanding of the cost of doing business in your industry, you may quickly find yourself falling into the red.
The Best Tips to Boost Employee Performance
It’s happened to all of us. One sales person is rude, unhelpful or indifferent and we don’t want to step into that store again — even when we really love it. That’s the remarkable power of customer service. And that’s the reason businesses search high and low for actionable ways to improve employee performance.