Existing Nonprofit Resources
Running a nonprofit is like any other business – full of paperwork!
We know that most nonprofit leaders do their work because they’re an expert in the mission – not necessarily all the paperwork. If you’re looking to protect, strengthen, and grow your organization, you need the right information. We’ve collected our top resources here to help you level up the nonprofit.
Do We Need General Liability Insurance?
There's a pretty easy answer for this one – YES. According to my friend and insurance broker Tom, basically ALL nonprofits (and for-profits for that...
What’s an EPLI Policy and Why Do Nonprofits with Staff Need It?
Once a nonprofit hires staff, most people start to think about workers' comp policies. But that's not the ONLY policy you may need. You should...
What Insurance Do We Need for Driving and Company Cars?
Do you have company cars or staff or volunteers driving during their work for the nonprofit? If yes, it's super important that you have the...
What Does it Mean to be a Nonprofit Board Member?
I work with a lot of people who think they’d like to start a nonprofit. One of first things I usually have to remind those...
Do Board Presidents Get Veto Power?
The quick answer to this is NO. The President or Board Chair doesn't have any special powers or additional authority over the rest of the...
How to Communicate About ‘Overhead’ the SMART Way
You know what I’m talking about, the pie chart you see on annual reports from nonprofits all the time that show a lot of money...
Can We Pay Our Fundraiser a Commission?
It is NOT appropriate for a nonprofit to compensate a fundraising professional based on a percentage of the money raised. See Standard #21 of the...
The Three Committee Structure – Why and How
Many nonprofit organizations have too many board committees. Worse, they rarely get much accomplished. A typical nonprofit has several committees, Finance, Personnel, Development, and of...
Internal Controls 101
I work with a lot of emerging and small nonprofit organizations. One of the first things I try to teach nonprofit leaders is the importance...
