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Newsbits
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 491
Abstract: In this issue, “Newsbits” takes a quick look at how to reach younger donors through smartphones; shows why charities that have recently adopted a more conservative approach to valuing corporate product donations can, with Charity Navigator’s help, make past financial data be more comparative; and cites a survey indicating that 66% of U.S. nonprofits need pro bono services more than any other volunteer work.
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Social impact bonds — the newest funding wave?
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 489
Abstract: Although pioneered in the United Kingdom, social impact bonds have captured the attention of U.S. philanthropists, governments and investors as a new approach to funding social programs. This article tells how they can benefit not-for-profits along with governments and investors. Social impact bonds won’t work for every social service nonprofit — but they may be useful for those that have measurable outcomes that are highly correlated with social net benefits that could save a governmental agency meaningful amounts of money.
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Getting a handle on the flow of cash
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 795
Abstract: Effective cash flow management involves more than taking annual budget figures and dividing by 12 to come up with a static, monthly amount — after all, costs can vary significantly from month to month for a variety of reasons. This article explains how to prepare a cash flow report and how a CPA can help ensure that it’s used to a nonprofit’s best advantage. A sidebar discusses how to make decisions based on the report.
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Follow these dos and don’ts to maintain your 501(c)(3) status
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 984
Abstract: Having status as a tax-exempt “public charity” gives a not-for-profit significant benefits. But keeping this 501(c)(3) status isn’t automatic. This article offers some important dos and don’ts to follow in order to retain the privilege: tips involving reporting obligations, tax withholding, unrelated business income, political lobbying and other issues.
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How to keep board meetings on time and productive
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 548
Abstract: Finding and keeping good board members can be challenging for nonprofits. It’s up to executive directors and their staffs to ensure the role isn’t harder and more time-consuming than necessary. This starts with efficient board meetings. This article looks at premeeting planning, conducting the meeting and following up.
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Annual reports — Putting your best face forward
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 658
Abstract: Everyone from major donors to grantmakers, charity watchdog groups to the government, may read a nonprofit’s annual report — and use it to make important decisions affecting the organization. As this article explains, it’s critical that annual reports be professional, substantive, accurate and interesting enough to grab and keep readers’ attention.
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Young donors are your future — Are you doing enough to attract them?
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 694
Abstract: A recent study found that Generations X and Y now represent more than half of the pool of charitable donors. But their interests, communication preferences and giving methods may differ from those of older supporters. This article examines the different characteristics of age groups and offers suggestions for attracting younger generations.
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Performance anxiety — Measuring your nonprofit’s impact
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 868
Abstract: Nonprofits don’t have shareholders, but they do have stakeholders who may have different ways of evaluating an organization’s effectiveness. So a nonprofit needs to ensure that it’s operating efficiently and meeting stakeholders’ expectations. But there’s one measure of nonprofit success that’s proving popular: outcomes. This article discusses measuring outcome and how to determine performance targets, set benchmarks and communicate results. A sidebar explains how ratio analysis works.
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News for Nonprofits — Board members get low scores in fundraising — “Innovations in philanthropy” summit brings leaders to capital
Year End 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 476
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” reports on a survey showing that board members who may be personally generous are wallflowers when it comes to asking for donations. It also discusses a couple of ideas presented at a recent “innovations in philanthropy” summit.
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Tips for contacting your state legislators
Year End 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 392
Abstract: Many nonprofits nationwide continue to be plagued by state budget cuts. Nonprofits may want to petition their legislators for a break, but do they know what to say to keep that grant money coming in or to get that state contract renewed? This article offers four tips for nonprofit executives to follow when approaching their legislators.
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For-profit subsidiaries – Create your own funding source
Year End 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 899
Abstract: To be less dependent on others for their survival, nonprofits could consider forming their own for-profit subsidiary. Avoiding unrelated business income is the top reason why not-for-profits create a for-profit enterprise — but such enterprises can also offer greater flexibility on issues such as compensation and access to financing. Yet, as this article explains, establishing a separate entity has its own costs and complexities, such as management, personnel, tax, audit and other requirements.
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Going for the gold – You can’t afford not to pursue planned gifts
Year End 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1029
Abstract: Research suggests that the average planned gift in the United States falls between $35,000 and $70,000 — and with the baby boomer generation moving into their retirement years, that number may grow. Yet many nonprofits, especially small and medium-size organizations, lack formal planned giving programs. This article discusses the benefits of such programs and specifically examines bequests, charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. But there are some potential pitfalls of planned giving programs, and a sidebar shows how to avoid them.
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News for Nonprofits – Survey pinpoints traits, actions and motives of monthly donors
October / November 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 466
Abstract: The fact that regular donations will create some stable income for the not-for-profit is the most successful argument in persuading a donor to commit to monthly gifting, according to a recent survey. This article lists several other effective arguments and offers some other survey findings about people who give monthly.
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Some for-profit business practices you should use
October / November 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 790
Abstract: Nonprofits often get the best results when they use some of the most successful practices pioneered by for-profit business — one such practice being the development of a strategic plan. Many for-profit companies use “SMART” principles when setting their strategic goals. This article explains those principles and how nonprofits can apply them. It also shows how the annual budget can support strategic priorities.
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Letting the people you help help you through feedback
October / November 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 711
Abstract: Using feedback from the people it serves not only can help a not-for profit boost its performance, but it also can let clients know their opinions count. And it might impress funders, especially if the organization incorporates feedback into its objectives. This article describes suggestions for getting and using feedback that two prominent executives in the nonprofit community recently offered.
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What you should know about independent audits
October / November 2012
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 791
Abstract: Making a nonprofit’s financial results public is a key to the transparency required of many nonprofits today. And an independent audit of those statements can give granting agencies, donors and others confidence that the numbers are accurate and properly reported. This article focuses on audits of financial statements performed by independent CPA firms. It discusses Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, along with alternatives to a GAAS audit. A sidebar describes two less-expensive alternatives that still involve input from an independent CPA firm.