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Did you know that before 2014 when the Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Grant Guidance was issued, there were multiple cost circulars and federal regulations that focused on specific organizations by type (i.e. hospitals, education organizations, nonprofits)? I remember having to look at different documents to figure out the rules to follow. Even though the Uniform Grant Guidance isn’t perfect, it is just one document 😊 . OMB keeps updating it based on feedback from the public, and more positive changes coming soon. We’ll share more once the updated guidance is issued.

To retain or not to retain, that is the question! 📁🗃️💡 The latest installment in our Policies and Procedures series covers the basics of document destruction and retention policies. As with all policies and procedures, it is critical to create a truly customized document destruction and retention policy that is specifically tailored to your nonprofit’s operations, environment, and goals. Read more from Nonprofit Advisor, Melodi Bunting, as she outlines key considerations and tips for drafting a policy that will help your organization stay in compliance: https://hubs.li/Q02D1VKl0

Mission Increase Central Alabama is expanding our services into Huntsville! Our first workshop for Huntsville nonprofits is January 23 from 9:30 am - 12:00 at Bridgeworth Wealth Management - and it's FREE, as always! The workshop is entitled: "Making the Invitation". (See the description below.) Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eFg2dSnB MAKING THE INVITATION Does inviting someone to give to your ministry feel like an unnatural conversation? Are you timid about asking people to give financially? Does your work with major givers feel transactional? It doesn’t have to be this way. Gather with fundraising peers at this Mission Increase workshop. Together, you will learn how to transform the way you invite people to give so that there is greater ownership in your cause. Outcomes: - Understand the biblical principles that inform how we invite people to give - Articulate your mission and vision in a compelling way - Practice inviting someone to give If you or anyone on your team has been apprehensive about inviting financial gifts, don’t miss out! This workshop will benefit executive directors, development staff, board members – or anyone who has personal relationships with champions. Register today!

🌟 We did it again! 🌟 Microenterprise Collaborative received the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for the third year! Visit our GuideStar profile page to review the most up-to-date nonprofit data available. Learn more about our organization’s current programs, the problems we aim to solve and verify our accomplishments. https://bit.ly/3SOhuj8

By tracking the right marketing metrics, you’ll be able to determine what parts of your nonprofit advertising strategy are successful and what needs to be adjusted. But what metrics are the right ones to monitor? Check out these tips on Blackbaud Engage blog: https://hubs.li/Q02FN_190

Good planning is critical to keeping nonprofit board meetings short and effective. This starts with a detailed agenda that includes timetables and assignments. Learn more. https://hubs.ly/Q02QCfCt0

You may be surprised to learn that public perceptions of the nonprofit sector are weak. But there are proactive ways to manage your organization’s reputation. Click the link below to learn more strategies from our Audit Director, Nicole Riley, CPA, CFE. https://bit.ly/4cyO1lN

Here is a fun activity! Two years ago, I produced some materials for nonprofit boards to educate board members, volunteers and staffers on key governance, fundraising and strategic planning duties. And truly, they’re free and available on my website for downloads. They can be used in entirety or as individual sheets for board education “lessons.” But my next question is - what else does your organization need when it comes to well-curated, edited and available FREE educational resources. Because … I’m feeling productive and creative so I plan to deliver several more resources for nonprofits this summer. Some include understanding program evaluation, better human-centered program design and collective impact through collaboration. I will also put together my advocacy and education guides complete with how to build your own platform. So what else do you all need? What can I get for you? Information and education must be free and democratized. Regardless if you are a past, current, future or “probably never” client, nonprofits and the people we serve deserve free access to information.

Good planning is critical to keeping nonprofit board meetings short and effective. This starts with a detailed agenda that includes timetables and assignments. Learn more. https://hubs.la/Q02Qw8Qh0

Last call! Join me and Nick Wallace for our informative webinar as we explore best practices in financial modeling for higher education and other nonprofit organizations. Register now.