The Statement of Functional Expenses (SFE) is a cornerstone of not-for-profit accounting, providing transparency and accountability to donors, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. However, many organizations face challenges when preparing this…
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If your not-for-profit’s fundraising arm has largely neglected younger generations in favor of Baby Boomers, you may need to revise your outreach strategy. Boomers currently make up the largest demographic…
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You never know when your not-for-profit might experience a financial blow. With the current efforts in Washington to slash expenses, some nonprofits have already lost federal funding and more may…
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Cost allocation probably isn’t your favorite task — particularly if your not-for-profit has many activities. Yet the process is critical because donors and funders want to know how your organization…
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Charitable fundraisers that feature games of chance — everything from bingo and raffles to baccarat and roulette — help U.S. not-for-profits raise millions of dollars every year. However, hosting gambling…
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Federated not-for-profits are single corporate entities with multiple chapters. There’s no one definitive legal structure for federated organizations. But local chapters generally operate independently of their national headquarters and pay…
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