by Kari Anderson | Oct 23, 2022 | Board Topics, Education, Leadership, legal, Organizational Planning, Policies
Have you ever looked at another nonprofit organization with a hint of envy? You know the organization that makes it look easy. Their messaging is on point. They are a leader in your community and are regularly in the news for doing something great. Fundraising... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Sep 8, 2021 | Finances, Fundraising, Gifts, legal, Organizational Planning, Policies, Recordkeeping, Tax Planning
We are nearing the 20th anniversary of the enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The WHAT? The act, which focuses on financial transparency and corporate accountability, addresses specific questions relating to nonprofits on the Form 990 about conflict of interest,... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jul 2, 2021 | Board Retreat, Board Topics, Coaching Content, Evaluations, Finances, Fundraising, Leadership, legal, Organizational Planning, Policies, Recordkeeping, Staff topics, Succession Planning
You can often catch me saying “Hope is not a strategy” and “structure gives you freedom” What do these KariCatchPhrases actually mean? It means that when you do the hard homework and planning, you’ll be ready to respond quickly and easily. If you have an employee... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Apr 10, 2019 | Board Topics, legal, Volunteers
Governance Volunteers The volunteers who serve on your Board of Directors are important. They are your governance volunteers. These volunteers accept fiduciary and legal responsibility for your nonprofit. They ensure your nonprofit is operating ethically, legally and... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Feb 20, 2019 | Evaluations, Finances, Fundraising, Gifts, legal
Federal grants can be a great resource for nonprofits. A good practice is to have diversified funding/revenue streams for your organization. Strive for 30/30/30—about 30 percent from private foundations, 30 percent from events or annual giving, and 30 percent from... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Aug 15, 2018 | Evaluations, legal, Policies, Recordkeeping, Staff topics
Managing employees is an important part of your nonprofit. The documents relating to employee management, thus, are another important set of documents for your nonprofit—much like the organizational documents we explored last week. These documents, however, are... Read more...
