Start Your Procedures Manual Today
I bet one of the 30,000 genes in the human body belongs to procrastination. Because we all have a tendency to put off something we don’t want to do. Let me guess, have you put off creating a Financial…
Five Things to Do to Prepare for 990s
Before you get too immersed in the excitement of a new fiscal year, schedule some time now to organize the documents you will need to file your Form 990. Whether you prepare this tax form in house or hire…
GJ Entry #18: Banish the Ghost of EDs Past
All you executive directors out there. Are you tired of hearing the stories about the days of yore when money rained down from the sky and the streets were paved with gold? Are you comparing yourself to the previous…
GJ Entry #17: A Financial Health Bill of Rights
As we celebrate the 219th anniversary of the Bill of Rights on December 15th, let’s thank James Madison for introducing ten revolutionary concepts in the world of government. Reading over his radical proposals got me thinking about creating a financial…
Washington DC Meetup
Wednesday, November 30th 5:30-7:00pm Political gridlock got you down? We're forming our own super committee of nonprofit finance folks and our friends. Come on by to: Capitol City Brewing Company Go to our Calendar page to add the details to your own…
GJ Entry #15: Give Thanks to Your Finance Staff
Thanksgiving is the time to be grateful for… your finance people. That’s right. Finance people deserve your gratitude. On this day. and everyday. It’s their job to make sure you have the right financial information to make sound decisions about…
GJ Entry #14: A Holiday Shopping List for Grantmakers
Most organizations couldn't write this letter. So I did it for them. Dear Grantmakers, The holiday season starts earlier and earlier every year. Retailers want you to start shopping before Thanksgiving. So before you make your list. And…
GJ Entry #13: Why should you care about the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
With protesters Occupying Wall Street, understanding the Dow Jones Industrial Average may not be your top priority. But the truth is that your nonprofit's financial health may depend on how well Wall Street does. Yes, you read that correctly.…
GJ Entry #11: Track Your Lobbying
With this fall's election right around the corner and the 2012 election season already underway, it's time to make sure that your lobbying house is in order. Here are a few tools to keep track of your lobbying activities…
GJ Entry #10: Finance Committee, Who Needs It!
Boards of Directors love to form committees. Committees can efficiently and effectively complete the work of the board. In some cases, that arrangement and construct makes perfect sense. Here’s one that doesn’t. The Finance Committee. Shocked? It’s not that…