by Cyndi Lauren | Feb 3, 2015 | development and fundraising, Financial Reporting, fiscal management, Grants, Nonprofit operations, Protecting Yourself, Strategic Planning
Many people want to start their own nonprofit organizations with the best of intentions, but can find putting the whole thing together is a bit more complicated than first thought. Below are a few questions to ask as you make your plans, and a few numbers to...
by Cyndi Lauren | Sep 2, 2014 | development and fundraising, Financial Reporting, Grants, Making Money
Grant funding: Where to Start Looking Obtaining grant money is among the holiest of grails in nonprofit fundraising. From the outside, it seems so easy, you have a great cause, dedicated people and firm ideas how about to make a difference. Now all you need is the...
by Cyndi Lauren | Nov 5, 2013 | Commentary, development and fundraising, Grants, Making Money, Nonprofit operations
Part I: The IRSMany people know that a good way to obtain financial support for the causes they champion is to become a federally-recognized nonprofit organization. For most, that recognition will allow the group to have this ability, to received donations that are...