Operating Reserves: Is Your Organization Safeguarded? – Bober Markey Fedorovich
COVID-19 brought to the forefront the necessity of having a strong balance sheet for nonprofits. Those organizations with limited liquidity and minimal reserves struggled mightily in fulfilling their missions. But those entities with ample resources not only survived...
What is the 2022 Homeless Stand Down?
What is a stand down? The Stand Down...
Create a Meaningful Corporate Volunteer Program
Why should businesses focus efforts on employee engagement and corporate social responsibility? Community engagement greatly increases employee satisfaction and retention. According to a recent Deloitte Millennial Survey, 75 percent of respondents relayed that...
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace that Values Equity & Diversity
The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently released an insights report on how nonprofits can create an inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity and inclusion. Most nonprofits across the country recognize the importance of diversity and are striving to create and...
Skill CONNECT Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie Smith
What was signing up to be a volunteer like? Getting started was easy. After completing a brief profile, BVU staff walked me through levels and time commitments of engagement and we determined four key areas where I felt I could best extend my expertise. She then...
Taking Care: Responding to the Needs of our People and Ourselves
Join the HR Leadership Group of Northeast Ohio for a free webinar on February 17th at 8AM. Taking Care: Responding to the Needs of our People and Ourselves is part of a town hall series designed to connect, share stories, learn and support professionals in our...
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Legislation Intended to Speed Up Giving Gets a Boost in Congress
A bipartisan tax proposal meant to speed up donations from foundations and donor-advised funds has reached the United States House of Representatives. The proposed payout bill was introduced by Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and follows a similar...
Sage Intacct: Nonprofit Technology Trends Report
The results of Sage Intacct’s 3rd annual Nonprofit Technology Trends illustrate the resiliency and creativity of many nonprofits during all stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report surveyed 900+ nonprofit finance leaders on the state of the industry, the challenges...
On the Frontlines: Nonprofits Led by People of Color Confront COVID-19 & Structural Racism
The latest report from the Building Movement Project, On the Frontlines: Nonprofits Led by People of Color Confront COVID-19 and Structural Racism, includes survey results from 433 nonprofit leaders of color and 41 depth interviews showing how POC-led nonprofits are...