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Endowments

Creating an endowment can be an important strategy to set aside funds for the future, and may be a hallmark of financial sustainability. However, endowments are not right for every nonprofit.

Financial Transparency and Public Disclosure Requirements

As tax-exempt public charities, charitable nonprofits embrace the values of accountability and transparency as a matter of ethical leadership, as well as legal compliance.

Document Retention Policies for Nonprofits

Adopting a written document retention policy ensures that staff and volunteers follow consistent guidance about document retention and that document deletion becomes a routine business practice.

What is Capacity Building?

Capacity building is about a nonprofit’s ability to deliver on its mission effectively now and in the future. Capacity building is an investment in the effectiveness and sustainability of a nonprofit.

(Mis)Understanding Overhead

For too long, “overhead” has gotten a bad rap and been inappropriately used as a measure of a nonprofit’s effectiveness.