

Donor Stewardship
It’s the chicken or the egg syndrome. An organization must have a strong mission and accompanying programs and services to attract...


Nonprofit Ethics – Tax Evasion
The IRS has found that tax evasion is rampant in nonprofits. Because of this, the IRS has generated a list of some common tax evasion...


Nonprofit Ethics – Fraud
According to Merriam-Webster, fraud can be defined as: Fraud (noun \ˈfrȯd\) the crime of using dishonest methods to take something...


Nonprofit Ethics – Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest is a set of circumstances that creates a risk that professional judgment or actions regarding a primary interest...


Nonprofit Ethics - Salaries & Perks
Over the years, we’ve seen an increase in unethical practices by charities…very similar to the for-profit industry. There are five areas...


Nonprofit Ethics - Accountability
To be an accountable nonprofit is to be responsible and answerable, not only to the people they serve but also to the general public...


You’re Worth a Million Bucks (or Maybe Even More)
Let me tell you a true story… A couple years ago an individual was let go by their employer. They were told their position was being...


Board of Directors' Responsibilities -- Senior Management
A Board of Directors has three primary "big picture" responsibilities. The third is Senior Management – providing guidance to senior...


Board of Directors -- Fiduciary Responsibility
A Board of Directors has three primary "big picture" responsibilities. The second is Fiduciary Responsibility. A Board serves as...


Board of Directors' Responsibilities -- Mission
A Board of Directors has three primary "big picture" responsibilities. The first is assuring that the organization delivers on its...