There’s been much discussion recently about how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which became law on December 22, 2017, will affect charitable contributions. It’s an important conversation. But there are other issues arising from the act that nonprofits should be aware of. Here are several from the 2018 Tax Law Checklist published by the National Council of Nonprofits. To view the complete list and get more information, view the checklist and the Council’s resource […]

If there’s one thing that’s certain in the world of online fundraising, it’s that nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes can’t get enough of crowdfunding.

Let me be honest. Its no secret—asking for a major gift is … scary. It’s one of the biggest challenges fundraisers face. It’s a personal question which enters what is considered a taboo area of conversation—someone else’s money. Even after years of experience, every donor conversation is personal and therefore different. There’s always the unknown.

Around 50 percent of the nation’s nonprofits are operating with less than one month’s cash reserves, a new report by Oliver Wyman, SeaChange Capital Partners, and GuideStar reveals.