by Jan Masaoka Nonprofit board members are often puzzled when it comes to setting the salary of the executive director. On one hand, we want to keep our talented staff; on the other hand, we know the budget is tight. Some legal and practical guidelines: It’s maddening and ironic that the press focuses on the…
by Michael Wyland It’s not bedtime reading. It’s 4,297 pages long and costs $374 to download a single-user copy in PDF. The 16th edition of the GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Report analyzes Form 990 return information for 96,000 nonprofit organizations. Compensation information for 135,000 staff positions is aggregated by national, state, metropolitan statistical area, gender, and NTEE (National Taxonomy…
Philanthropy is “the love of humankind,” and National Philanthropy Day® (NPD)-November 15-is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to both (1) put that word into action and (2) recognize the change that word has brought to our communities. The National Philanthropy Day Luncheon is AFP Greater Cincinnati chapter’s annual, signature…
by The NonProfit Times Many news outlets will write about millennials as if they are explorers documenting newly-discovered species, observing every action with bewilderment. Appealing to the sought-after generation known as millennials, however, is mostly common sense and not as hard as it seems. Rachel Clemens, president and founder of Creative Suitcase and Heath Riddles,…
by Reid McDowell Come March, the buzz surrounding college basketball is palpable. The NCAA’s March Madness tournament sets the Cincinnati area in a tizzy of excitement and anticipation. In 2017, this same excitement will be experienced but in addition to our local favorite universities being showcased, local nonprofits will be benefactors. This coming March,…
by Tiffany Neill You’ve spent hours perfecting the copy for your fundraising email. You have a great case for support and a clear request for a contribution. However, even the world’s best copy will fail if the email doesn’t get opened. And no matter how much your donors care about your cause, they will walk…
Join us for Fundamentals of Fundraising classes, the CFRE exam review course and the volunteer-focused Networking & Knowledge. Fundamentals of Fundraising Course: An intensive program that will provide an overview of skills, techniques, and program components for individuals with 0-4 years of fundraising experience. Join us on August 24 for Module 1: Overview of Fundraising,…
by Michael Wyland Last October, NPQ wrote about the indictment of the executive director of a small nonprofit for embezzlement. Last week, after a months-long negotiation, a plea bargain was agreed to and Aaron Wimmer was sentenced to 180 days in jail, with a ten-year sentence suspended and a $20,000 fine that may also be suspended based on…
by Connie Poulos Fall is around the corner. Have you considered launching a fall fundraising campaign? Seasonal campaigns are a great way to make up for funding shortfalls, build support, and most important, advance your mission. For many small nonprofits, running an effective seasonal campaign may seem too difficult with limited time and resources. But sometimes, all…
by Madeline Turner By 2018, social media will be one of the most important channels for nonprofits, according to a study conducted by Forrester. But this really shouldn’t be news to any of us. We’ve all seen the groundswell of support that can be triggered from a single social media post-the craze that was the ALS Ice…
Are you or is someone you know looking for a big picture overview of fundraising? AFP Greater Cincinnati can help. You need AFP’s Fundamentals of Fundraising! Developed by the leading fundraising authority in the not-for-profit sector, AFP’s Fundamentals of Fundraising and taught by local experts from Greater Cincinnati’s very-own 10 Star Chapter, this educational course…
by Aine Creedon Pokémon Go has taken the mobile gaming world by storm, bringing its millions of users seeking to “catch ’em all” out into the streets to explore and hunt Pokémon. The new mobile app allows players to virtually catch Pokémon in public locations by using GPS technology to track where they are and…
by Lee P. Geiger, Esq. Partner at Graydon Head Earlier this year, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued new regulations that will dramatically change the way employers pay their employees. The new regulations take effect on December 1, 2016, and will have a significant impact on non-profit agencies. Is your agency ready for the change?…
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