Preparing for a recession: Survive and thrive

Interested in learning how to recession-proof your organization? We’ve partnered with Keela to offer a free webinar on January 12. Register here. How your nonprofit can continue serving your mission during the incoming recession The past few years have challenged our...

Four tips to a stronger grant budget

Funding your organization’s initiatives is an important part of sustaining your organization’s work long-term. For many nonprofit organizations, some or the majority of that funding will likely come from grants. When writing grant applications and proposals, it’s imperative that your...

The secret to recession-proofing your fundraising this Fall

With Fall right around the corner, organizations are planning their fundraisers, everything from galas to golf tournaments. But how can organizations ensure that they are making the most of their Fall fundraisers, and with the current recession, how are they...

How to prepare a budget for a grant proposal in 3 steps

In Canada, there are many grants and funding opportunities open to nonprofit organizations and growing businesses. Some are specifically designed to support hiring or skills training, while others are geared toward social development programs or innovative research projects.  Because grants...

Budgeting and Forecasting for Nonprofits & Charities

Original Broadcast Date: August 11, 2022 Summary: Having a sound budget is essential for every nonprofit and charity. A sound budgeting process allows organizations to better manage their funds and provides greater transparency to funders. However, creating a good budget...

Importance of a nonprofit budget

Upcoming webinar: Budgeting and forecasting for nonprofits & charities Want to learn more about budgeting best practices?  Join our upcoming webinar with CharityVillage—“Budgeting and Forecasting for Nonprofits & Charities”—on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 10 am PT / 1 pm...

Venture for Canada begins its impact investing journey

To be entrepreneurial means to act upon ideas and opportunities to build value for others – whether it be social, economic, or environmental. The definition, developed by the European Commission, is the driving concept behind Venture for Canada’s mission: Fostering the...

Protecting your organization with a comprehensive nonprofit insurance program

Regardless of their size or mission, nonprofit organizations need insurance protection against risks seen and unseen. A nonprofit organization’s insurance portfolio is one part of a larger risk management program that includes risk avoidance and reduction through corporate safety programs,...

A benefit plan shouldn’t only benefit your broker and insurer

A group insurance plan is a key component of competitive compensation packages and plays a vital role in both attracting and retaining valuable staff. As an employer, you offer a benefits plan to staff as a way to reward them...

The Small Nonprofit Podcast: Figuring out your finances with Betty Ferreira

Good financial health is the cornerstone of a sustainable nonprofit. As nonprofit leaders, we all know the importance of financial management, but budgets and audits still give us the worst headaches. How can we build up our financial management muscles...