Nonprofit News
Measuring Return on Investment (ROI) of Nonprofit Programs and Initiatives
Dec 30 2014Related to: Evaluation
Globalization, advances in technology, decreased funding opportunities, and the competition for market share are all putting pressure on nonprofits to respond to challenges more quickly, creatively, and less expensively than in the past. Program Managers are being asked to justify how money is spent, and to demonstrate that their programs are producing viable... Read Article
Mandatory 10% Overhead Minimum in Government Contracts Takes Effect
Dec 29 2014Related to: Board Development, Related to: Financial Management
New OMB Guidelines that take effect December 26, 2014 say that contracts with nonprofits involving federal money must include a minimum of 10% overhead. This isn't enough, but it's an important victory for nonprofit policy advocates. California currently ranks 4th worst in the nation in... Read Article
Six IRS Tips for Year-End Gifts to Charity
Dec 23 2014Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Fund Development
Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if you want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. There are several tax rules that you should know about before you give. Here are six tips from the IRS that you should keep in mind:
Qualified charities. ... Read Article
Charities-Only Tax Bill Nearly Passes in the House
Dec 15 2014Related to: Advocacy
The work of charitable nonprofits in communities throughout the United States fell just a few votes short of receiving a boost by Congress last week when the Supporting America’s Charities Act, H.R.5806, was introduced, debated, and voted on by the House of Representatives.
H.R. 5806 sought to make permanent three charitable giving tax incentives:... Read Article
What is a Mindful Leader?
Dec 8 2014Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Leadership
This past week I attended the Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington, DC and had the privilege to learn from some of the best in the field including Sharon Salzberg, Michael Carroll, and Daniel Goleman. Since I’ve been back from the conference many people have asked me what is mindful leader? A... Read Article
Six Steps to Select Software on a Shoestring
Nov 26 2014Related to: Technology
Traditional software selection techniques can be complicated and time-consuming. Few technology professionals would use extensive selection processes to pick a small software utility. Here’s a simplified six-step process that can help when you just need to make a simple choice quickly.
1. Quickly define your top needs
Make sure you know what... Read Article
Sharing a Passion for Education & Nuclear Science
Nov 24 2014
Submit Your RFPs for 2015-16 NM AmeriCorps Program
Nov 18 2014Related to: Fund Development
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has opened its 2015-16 funding cycle. Important Dates:
Pre Proposal Conference on December 3, 2014.Must submit "Letter of Acknowledgement" by December 3, 2014 to be eligible to submit proposal. Grant Proposal will be due on January 5, 2015 (both submitted to the New... Read Article
Help Tell the Story of Our Nonprofits - Take the 2014 NM Nonprofit Survey
Nov 18 2014Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Leadership
Help us better understand the key issues that nonprofits are working on, the opportunities and challenges we face, and how we can continue to work together to ensure the well-being of all New Mexicans.
Please take the 2014 New Mexico Nonprofit Survey before December 15 – you’ll be entered to win a year of free... Read Article
New Fundraising Study Provides Insights on Effective Technology Use
Nov 14 2014Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Technology
Fundraisers today face an amazing array of choices when it comes to technology. There are software suites for coordinating outreach. There are continuous innovations in web communication channels and social media. There are even novel ways to accept donations in the form of bitcoin and other digital currencies.... Read Article