[The article “lessons from a short-lived nonprofit” first appeared in my previous site, The Nonprofit Banker, back in November 2010. It’s as relevant now as it was then.] Chana Mason was born in Colombia and grew up in South Florida. She has a...
Receiving a donation can actually be harmful to a charity? Isn’t that counter-intuitive? Absolutely. Let me explain. How a donor or foundation donates is just as important as how much they donate. Practically speaking, a foundation’s grant process should be...
The fiscal responsibilities of an American charity have become more complicated in recent years. Increased scrutiny from the IRS, more intricate tax documentation, the recent economic crisis, and donors’ need for transparency, are just a few of the challenges facing...