Navigating the nonprofit field can be overwhelming when you’re taking your first few steps into the industry. Most people start from the bottom and work their way up. They accrue…
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Nonprofit Management
Role of the Board of Directors and How to Build a Board
by Clay Harmonby Clay HarmonWhat exactly is a board of directors in a nonprofit? Here is a definition of the board as it relates to a for-profit company. But when it comes to a…
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What does it mean to lead your volunteers as opposed to managing them? It’s easy to call anyone in a position of power a leader, but managing is the technical…
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Church ManagementNonprofit Accounting
What Is An Unrelated Business Income?
by Clay Harmonby Clay HarmonAccording to the IRS, an unrelated business income is an activity that is unrelated to the organization’s goal, according to these three requirements: 1. It is a trade or business.…
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FundraisingNonprofit ManagementWebinars
Webinar: Transforming Annual Giving
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballAnnual giving is the foundation of a nonprofit’s fundraising program, so it’s essential for your organization. Lighthouse Counsel President Jeff Jowdy and Senior Consultant David Snow lead us in this webinar.…
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During my last webinar on how to thank and recognize your donors, I had a few special requests from our viewers to provide examples of some thank you letters to…
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Donor ManagementNonprofit Management
Suppression Services For Deceased Donors
by Clay Harmonby Clay HarmonSomeone once asked this question on the social news aggregation site, Reddit: “What did you find out about your deceased friend or relative while going through their stuff?” One user,…
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Sometimes, the world can feel a little depressing. With the incessant political debates, the turmoil in Syria, and the plethora of social issues going on in America, it’s easy to…
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Successful fundraising does require a magic touch, and this past June was the 20th anniversary of the fictional debut, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the book that started it…
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Nonprofit ManagementWebinars
Webinar: How You Should Thank And Recognize Your Donors
by Dan Kimballby Dan KimballMany nonprofits view the thank you letter to donors as no more than a tax receipt. Strong nonprofits, however, recognize the donor acknowledgment letter as a critical component of the stewardship phase of…
What Is a Nonprofit Annual Report? An annual report is a brilliant way of sharing your nonprofit’s impact with others. You can use it to showcase your projects, programs, future…
It’s common knowledge in the nonprofit world that many organizations bring in a large portion of their revenue during the end-of-year giving season, so implementing a fundraising campaign during that…