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Conflicts of Interest

December 27, 2020 by Michael Simkins

"Looking at the agenda, does anyone see that they may have a potential conflict of interest?" As president of a nonprofit board of directors, I routinely ask … [Read more...]

Nonprofit Accounting Best Practices

October 28, 2020 by Grace Nielsen

Nonprofit accounting can be a daunting task due to its specific and detailed nature. Here we have compiled some basic information about nonprofit accounting … [Read more...]

Grant Writing Basics

October 5, 2020 by Grace Nielsen

With billions of dollars given away through grants each year, it’s no wonder nonprofits often rely on them as major components of their annual funding. Grants … [Read more...]

Risk Assessment for Nonprofits

September 22, 2020 by Grace Nielsen

Last week, we covered the types of insurance your nonprofit should consider. But how exactly do you choose what types of policies you will need for your … [Read more...]

What Types of Insurance Should a Nonprofit Consider?

September 10, 2020 by The Spokes Team

Insurance can be overwhelming for anyone, let alone for a nonprofit organization. However, it is extremely important to stay educated on the types of insurance … [Read more...]

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