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Keep It or Toss It?

April 22, 2022 by Michael Simkins

Digital technology makes it so easy to create and store files. Over time, you can easily amass thousands of files (I have 26,443 on my laptop and counting). We … [Read more...]

Mileage Reimbursement for Volunteers?

April 11, 2022 by Michael Simkins

Should our nonprofit reimburse volunteers at the business rate because nonprofits are businesses? Or should we reimburse at the rate for charitable … [Read more...]

Policy or Procedure?

April 22, 2021 by Michael Simkins

Setting policy is an important responsibility of the board of directors of a nonprofit organization. Determining procedures is not. That's why board members … [Read more...]

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...]

The Purpose and Importance of a Gift Acceptance Policy

January 7, 2019 by The Spokes Team

A Gift Acceptance Policy is an important document for following best practices in nonprofit fundraising. This policy determines in advance which type of … [Read more...]

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Spokes help has been transformative for the Garden in many areas, ranging from budgets, operations, policies and procedures, and long-term vision, just to name a few. The impact of SPOKES has been HUGE, and having a Spokes interim Executive Director was lifesaving. Personally, Spokes has made my work at the Garden so much more organized, less stressful , and hopeful for future success.”

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