Volunteer Spotlight: Tim Raimey

Tim Raimey, healthcare performance improvement KPMG professional has served his country through military service and his community through nonprofit board service.       What nonprofit causes get you up in the morning? I don’t just want to keep...

Leveraging your 990 for Branding

By Helen Weeber, CPA Director, HW Nonprofit Advisors What do you think of when you hear the word “branding”? Chances are, you think of a retailer or other for-profit business trying to attract customers. While branding is important for businesses, it’s also critical...

Sustaining your Mission with Mergers & Strategic Alliances

At BVU, we work with over 800 nonprofits each year, and from this unique vantage point, we have an intimate view of trends in the nonprofit sector.  In addition to business continuity and financial scenario planning, nonprofits may sometimes need to consider strategic...
5 Steps to an Impactful Team Volunteer Project

5 Steps to an Impactful Team Volunteer Project

Follow these steps for a successful employee volunteer project that is good for both your team and the organization you are serving. 1) Start with the need. The first question you should ask when you call or email a nonprofit is, “How can we help?” After...