Planned giving is a significant opportunity for nonprofits large and small. Not only does it bring predictable, diversified income, but it also deepens your relationships with donors, encourages larger annual gifts, and opens the door to new forms of non-cash giving....
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Guest Article: Nonprofit Networking
Feb 21, 2024
Networking and relationship building have forever been critical practices for nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and other major organizational stakeholders such as board members, community relations professionals, fundraising professionals, and development...
Guest Article: 5 Tips to Upgrade Your Nonprofit’s Direct Mail Strategy
Feb 20, 2024
Postal rates are continuing to rise, with the U.S. Postal Service announcing its most recent increases in January 2024. Considering this is the fourth rate increase in less than two years, many nonprofits are considering cutting direct mail altogether, or have already...
Guest Article: 3 Best Practices for Avoiding a Fiduciary Breach
Feb 16, 2024
Given the many lawsuits filed against retirement plan sponsors in recent years for breaching their fiduciary duties, here are the steps plan committees should be taking to mitigate risk. Lately the news cycle has been riddled with stories of retirement plan committees...
Safeguarding Retirement Plan Data: Navigating the Landscape of Data Privacy and Security in the Wake of the MOVEit Data Breach
Feb 16, 2024
In an era where technological advancements are rapidly transforming, the protection of participants data in your retirement plan is an increasing concern. The urgency of implementing robust data security measures has been underscored by recent events, such as the...
Defined Contribution Plan Audit Requirements: 2024 Update
Feb 15, 2024
For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, The United States Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation have announced changes to the form 5500 which impact the methodology for determining the size of...
How to Pick a Third-Party Administrator
Feb 15, 2024
A third-party administrator (TPA) significantly supports employee benefit plans. They offer various services that aid in managing and administering many processes of the plan and takes the burden of these tasks off of the employer, however they don’t alleviate...
Mastering Social Media for Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide
Feb 14, 2024
In today’s digital age, with nearly 4 billion social media users worldwide, nonprofit organizations have a golden opportunity to connect with a vast online audience. Leveraging social media can facilitate fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and storytelling to turn...
Navigating the Future: Key Fundraising Trends Shaping Nonprofits in 2024
Feb 7, 2024
As we embark on the journey through 2024, nonprofits are faced with an ever-evolving fundraising landscape, marked by dynamic shifts and emerging trends. In addition to the previously discussed strategies, several other factors will play a crucial role in shaping the...