Like a skilled physician, your volunteer treasurer has a significant responsibility as they oversee the health of your NFP’s finances. Keeping their fingertips on the pulse of your operations involves a great deal of time and commitment on their part, so why not show them just how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication […]
How organisations can strengthen their ability to create lasting, positive change is a hot topic of discussion in nonprofit circles these days. Despite the increased attention, many in the sector fail to understand what building capacity truly means. Capacity Building Requires Forward-Thinking Decision Makers On one level, increasing your capacity to serve is about anticipating […]
In Australia, nonprofits seek to solve a variety of social problems by serving their communities. The services offered by charities and other NFPs run the gamut – from programs to improve health and well-being in at-risk populations, to education services, sports clubs and activities that seek to improve the quality of our water and other […]
Creating an excellent annual report is somewhat of a balancing act between two competing extremes: too much information and too little content. When evaluating your reporting efforts, you should keep in mind whether main stakeholders, and members of the public, can review your annual reports and come away with a clear understanding of your organisation’s […]
Having a good grasp on your organisation’s finances is the key to creating a nonprofit that is strong and flexible enough to weather hardships and setbacks, and flourish over the long-term. The following strategies can help your nonprofit improve its financial position and increase its stability. Increase Transparency Full and open disclosure increases accountability and […]
When news outlets and other forms of media begin to pay attention to your nonprofit, and feature your stories in their broadcasts, it helps to establish your authority in specific areas. This improves your reputation and highlights your nonprofit’s particular areas of expertise and leadership. Not only can this work to your benefit by increasing […]
Starting an NFP is one thing but taking it to the next level can be even more complicated. There is an abundance of information about how to tap into new sponsors and spend more on marketing, but it can be confusing as to which area you should focus on first? Should you be concerned with […]
Here are some common questions and answers to help you decide whether or not the position of volunteer treasurer is for you. I want to give back to the community! Is the role of a volunteer treasurer for me? People volunteer for many reasons and giving back to the community is an essential aspect of […]
Burnout can happen in any job, including that of a volunteer or volunteer treasurer. People love to help others and particularly when there is a lack of volunteers, others stand up and take on more duties than they perhaps should. While they are keen to do the job, the extra time and effort they spend […]
Prior giving to your cause is a key indicator of your donor’s level of engagement, and willingness to support your work. This is one of the factors that weighs heavily into whether your existing donor is a good candidate to actively cultivate for major gifts. Other indicators that someone may be an excellent prospect for […]