by Ruth McCambridge A familiar pattern of “creative” nonprofit accounting was referenced in an article in the Orlando Sun Sentinel which reported that a Florida organization called Food for the Poor has been ordered to cease and desist by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who is also looking to have the organization’s registration revoked for overreporting its revenue. Why would…
by Valerie Bolden-Barrett Dive Brief: Employees at nonprofit organizations say they plan to continue in their careers despite not making as much money as their for-profit counterparts, according to a report from nonprofit Work for Good. The report found that 93% of nonprofit employees are engaged at work – a rate triple the national average. Other highlights in the…
by Curtis Klotz Most nonprofit leaders agree that we need a new way to communicate about the true costs of our programs and the vital importance of strong organizational infrastructure. But we have not yet developed a simple, consistent message when sharing our view with potential supporters and investors. We are stuck with old terms…
AFP Greater Cincinnati Chapter Invites you to attend a Networking and Knowledge Breakfast on Wednesday, May 2, 2018! Speaker: Jane Page-Steiner, President of JPS Nonprofit Strategies Ethics Presenter: Rebecca Vachon, Cincinnati Museum Center, Director of Annual Giving Presentation Description: Fundraising continues to be ranked as the #1 board performance needing improvement in BoardSource’s bi-annual national…
Nominate an outstanding individual or group by Tuesday, May 15, 2018. National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is a day dedicated to recognizing the significant impact philanthropy and non-profit organizations have on our community. This year’s celebration will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Music Hall. Please consider nominating an individual or…
by Kevin Xu Millennials don’t like to be told what to do. I should know — I am one. I’m also the founder of Human Heritage Project and CEO of the National Rongxiang Xu Foundation, which is why I feel compelled to inform my peers that the world needs their help. As a young generation…
by Tal Frankfurt Artificial Intelligence is an area of computer science that trains machines to perform tasks that would normally be done by humans. There has been a lot of buzz — both positive and negative — around AI over the last few years. In 2016, Microsoft CEO Staya Nadella declared that “bots are the new apps.” Last…
Pop Quiz – Fundraising in Your Boardroom “How can I get our board members more engaged in fundraising?” This a common question and frustration I hear from nonprofit leaders. Including regular education and discussions about revenue development in your boardroom will help your board members better understand your organization’s fundraising challenges and opportunities. Have fun…
by Michael Stein Selecting an online fundraising platform is an exciting opportunity to increase your organization’s capacity to engage with supporters and raise money. Whether you’re selecting a platform for the first time or migrating to a new platform, there are several hundred options available in the marketplace today. Your nonprofit has a wide range…
How can the impulse to help others, which led to $390 billion in philanthropic giving in 2016 according to GivingUSA, be coupled with the concept of sin? Many people are familiar with the sins of the Christian religious tradition: envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. Unfortunately, that old bromide about the road to hell being…
Applications are currently being accepted for the Association of Fundraising Professional’s 2018 Mentoring Program! Apply by March 31, 2018! Do you feel as if your knowledge and experience could be beneficial to someone new to the field? If so, you would make a great mentor! OR are you new to the field and looking to learn…
by Tim Delaney and Ruth McCambridge Last year, NPQ extensively covered repeated attempts by Congress to repeal and weaken the “Johnson Amendment,” the law that since 1954 has shielded 501c3 organizations from partisan politicking. The charitable, religious, and philanthropic communities united to defeat those attacks. But the threat has suddenly returned. To get the latest…
by Barry Elkus Barry is a Partner and leads the Nonprofit practice of Gilman Partners, a Cincinnati-based executive search firm and talent advisory that helps clients identify, develop, and retain current and future leaders. According to the 2017 Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey, half of all nonprofit organizations planned to increase staffing last year-a trend we…
Although it’s tempting at times to think of the nonprofit and the business worlds as completely separate, they actually rely on each other in a number of significant ways. In a socially conscious age, businesses genuinely want to support good work in their communities to be rewarded with positive public image. The organizations they support…
Leadership Development To Be Focus Of ‘Securing the Future’ Conference In Cincinnati Securing the Future, an annual conference for Greater Cincinnati nonprofit executives, will offer new approaches to help organizations thrive in a world that’s facing radical changes. Futurist Bob Johansen, a distinguished fellow with the Institute for the Future in Silicon Valley, will deliver the…
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