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Hello, brave financial sleuths and nonprofit defenders! Grab your detective hats (yes, those stylish fedoras) and join me on a thrilling escapade into the shadowy alleys of payroll fraud. It's…

Motivated employees from any sector play a crucial role in driving nonprofit results. Discover the link between employee engagement and nonprofit success.

It goes without saying that we are living in an age of digital disruption. Any fly on a coffee shop wall would tell you that when friends and colleagues gather, the conversation inevitably turns…

Concurrent fundraising can make the most of your budget, staff, and other resources by combining two fundraising ideas into one! Read this guide to learn more.

In March of 2022, Florida launched into law House Bill 1557. Officially titled the Parental Rights in Education Bill, it has become known by some folks as the "Don't Say Gay" Bill. While one of…

The decision to establish a separate 501(c)(3) for community outreach alongside a church is not mandatory but may offer certain benefits. Churches can and do engage in community service and…

In GrantStation's ongoing series looking at the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and what they mean for the nonprofit sector, we last discussed the core climate goals designed to mitigate global…

Endowments offer nonprofits increased financial sustainability and improved donor relationships. Learn what endowments are and how they can work for you.

How many conversations do you have each day with stakeholders in your nonprofit? How often do you speak directly with donors? Out of all the conversations you have as a fundraiser or nonprofit…

Social justice movements tend to happen organically. A breaking point is reached, and suddenly the fight for women's suffrage reaches a critical momentum that cannot be slowed. An incident such as…

Social media has become a fundraising staple for many nonprofit organizations, thanks to its popularity and prevalence around the world. According to Nonprofit Tech for Good’s survey of 1,732…

If you’re a nonprofit board member or executive leader, succession planning is probably the last thing on your mind. Instead, you’re focused on raising your organization’s budget, hiring and…