Walking a Fine Line: Lobbying and Not-for-Profits

By Jenna Senn There’s a common misconception that not-for-profit organizations are strictly banned from lobbying for political, environmental, or other social issues. While these organizations aren’t banned from such activities, there are certain guidelines and boundaries that they must consider. Generally, not-for-profits may not qualify for tax exemption if a substantial part of their activities are […]

How Data Can Support Nonprofit Organization Management

data analytics for nonprofits

Dear CSH: Our nonprofit has already invested in a CRM to track donor profiles and activity, but how else can we use data metrics to improve our organization? Data-driven decision-making is a cornerstone of effective management, and nonprofit organizations are no exception. By collecting and analyzing relevant data, nonprofit leaders can gain insights into various aspects […]

Giving USA 2023 Briefing – East Lansing

Giving USA has long been the authority on charitable giving trends. CSH is proud to share the Giving USA 2023 briefing, featuring speaker, Melissa S. Brown. The report is a valuable nationwide resource with benchmarking information for trustees, philanthropists, financial advisors, giving officers, nonprofit leaders, executive directors and fundraising professionals.

Does our Nonprofit Need a Leadership Succession Plan?

Has your nonprofit anticipated a shake-up at the top? If not, it may need to consider the possibility. Perhaps your long-standing CEO will decide it’s time to retire. Or maybe your board will determine that your current leader is ineffectual. Or perhaps your organization will agree to merge with another nonprofit or undertake a restructuring […]

Giving USA Briefing – Cincinnati

CSH is proud to partner with the Yunker Group to sponsor the Giving USA 2023 briefing, featuring speaker, Melissa S. Brown. Melissa S. Brown returns to this Cincinnati program for the 20th consecutive year. As former editor of Giving USA and respected consulting researcher her annual commentary provides practical perspectives on the research conducted by […]

Giving USA 2023 Briefing – Dayton

Giving USA has long been the authority on charitable giving trends. CSH is proud to partner with our sponsors Cramer & Associates and The Dayton Foundation to share the Giving USA 2023 report briefing, featuring speaker, Melissa S. Brown.  The report is a valuable nationwide resource with benchmarking information for trustees, philanthropists, financial advisors, […]

Giving USA 2023 Briefing – Toledo

Giving USA has long been the authority on charitable giving trends, and Clark Schaefer Hackett, Aly Sterling Philanthropy, and the Greater Toledo Community Foundation are pleased to host the Giving USA 2023 briefing in Toledo. As a bonus this year, our hosts will also present the findings of What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits, […]

NFT Considerations for Not-for-Profit Organizations

Question: I’ve heard about other not-for-profit organizations selling NFT’s. What are these? and why would an organization do this? Are there tax implications that should be considered? Answer: NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are unique, digital items that hold value and are recorded on a blockchain for their original creators to buy, sell or trade. NFTs can […]

Federal Audit Clearinghouse Provider Changing from Census to GSA

Are you an organization receiving federal funds over $750,000 during the year? Then in the past you have probably had an audit performed under Uniform Guidance and completed a submission regarding your federal awards to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. On October 1, 2022, the Federal Audit Clearinghouse provider will change from Census to the General […]

Oversight and controls are key to limiting fraud in nonprofits

Oversight controls fraud nonprofits

Recently, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) published its biannual Report to the Nations: 2022 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse. Of all the types of organizations surveyed by the ACFE, not-for-profits actually were the least likely to experience occupational fraud. However, nonprofits also are generally the least likely to be able to […]

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