The recently enacted federal tax reform legislation, known as "The One Big Beautiful Bill," introduces significant changes affecting nonprofit organizations, private foundations, and higher education institutions. This analysis examines key provisions including expanded executive compensation excise taxes, tiered foundation and...
Nonprofit executive compensation remains a critical governance challenge requiring strategic balance between competitive market rates, donor expectations, and mission alignment. This comprehensive analysis examines best practices for establishing transparent, defensible compensation packages including cash and non-cash components,...
The elimination of federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements has created significant confusion among nonprofit HR professionals and their employers about their ongoing anti-discrimination compliance obligations. This confusion makes a comprehensive anti-discrimination compliance review both timely and necessary....
This comprehensive analysis provides human resources professionals with proven strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in the nonprofit sector. Despite budget constraints and competitive disadvantages in salary offerings, nonprofits can leverage mission alignment, professional development opportunities, and innovative...
Effective volunteer recruitment and retention strategies are critical for nonprofit success, yet many organizations struggle with high turnover rates averaging 43% annually. This comprehensive guide provides volunteer coordinators with evidence-based strategies for attracting mission-aligned volunteers, implementing skill-based...
This analysis examines the impact of President Trump's January 2025 executive orders on nonprofit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The orders target federal funding recipients, requiring certification of compliance with anti-discrimination laws and threatening enforcement actions against organizations with "discriminatory DEI...
When your executive director leaves unexpectedly, will your nonprofit survive? This practical guide shows you exactly how to prepare for leadership transitions before they happen. You'll get ready-to-use tools for identifying key positions at risk, developing your current staff into future leaders, and creating emergency backup plans....
Nonprofit organizations utilizing volunteers face complex legal challenges that can result in significant financial exposure and operational disruption. This two-part analysis examines critical volunteer liability risks that nonprofit leaders must understand and manage effectively. Part 1 focuses on employment classification issues...
Nonprofit organizations utilizing volunteers face complex legal challenges that can result in significant financial exposure and operational disruption. This is the second part of a two-part analysis of nonprofit volunteer liability and management. Part 1 examined employment classification issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act and...
Effective storytelling has become essential for nonprofit organizations seeking to amplify their mission and engage supporters. This analysis examines key components of nonprofit storytelling and mission communication, progressing step-by-step from clear messaging to advanced narrative techniques. By exploring audience segmentation,...
This comprehensive guide provides nonprofit leadership with essential information on regulatory compliance requirements, focusing on organizational governance, tax-exempt status, structural foundations, and emerging compliance areas including technology governance and international operations oversight. As the first part of a...
This comprehensive guide provides nonprofit leadership with essential information on regulatory compliance requirements, focusing on organizational governance, tax-exempt status, structural foundations, and emerging compliance areas including technology governance and international operations oversight. As the first part of a...
This third part of the comprehensive regulatory compliance guide examines fundraising regulation, program delivery requirements, and environmental compliance for nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit leadership must navigate complex state registration requirements, professional fundraiser oversight, digital fundraising compliance,...
This final part of the comprehensive regulatory compliance guide addresses risk management, legal compliance, reporting requirements, and organizational transition procedures that ensure sustainability and accountability. Nonprofit leadership must understand insurance requirements, enterprise risk management frameworks, data...
Effective nonprofit board governance requires strategic recruitment, comprehensive training, and ongoing engagement of directors who bring diverse skills and unwavering commitment to organizational mission. This analysis examines critical factors for building high-performing nonprofit boards, including targeted recruitment strategies,...