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If you're considering a new position as a nonprofit executive director or CEO, you'll want to take off the rose-colored glasses before accepting that job and pay attention to six key areas. Formulate a good set of questions to ask the board and interim executive director so you accept a great new position where you're able to bring forth your own vision to take the organization to another level.
We’re heading into yet another contentious budgeting season, and if your nonprofit organization is likely to be affected by federal, state, or local government budget cuts, however drastic, you have three choices. Read on to find out what they are and how you want to respond.
If your organization’s approach to how you conduct business — and specifically how you generate revenue — could be described as either “more of the same” or “just like everyone’s doing it,” you may have a serious blind spot.
In a recent survey of nonprofit leaders about earned revenue, 17 percent said understanding the risks and legal issues was important to them. To clear up confusion and provide insights, I turned to my friend and colleague, nonprofit attorney Morgen Cheshire and founder of Cheshire Law Group in Philadelphia to guide us.
An important member of your advisory team on earned revenue is your accountant or auditor whose ideas and counsel can save you surprises at tax time. For insights about tax and other planning issues, Gail Bower turned to colleague Bruce W. Braunewell, Principal at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.
July 11, 2017