The nonprofit sector continues to evolve as economic conditions, policy changes, and donor behavior shape funding strategies. Charitable giving remains strong, with signs of continued growth for organizations. However, adapting to these shifts will require strategic planning to sustain long-term impact.
Nonprofits are increasingly prioritizing fraud prevention to protect their resources and fulfill their mission. In 2025, two key areas require attention: internal fraud by employees and external risks to systems and data. Proactive measures can help organizations address these challenges and maintain financial integrity.
Many small nonprofits face challenges with weak or inadequate internal control systems, often due to limited staffing and financial resources. Without effective safeguards, these organizations are at greater risk of errors, fraud, and financial mismanagement, which can damage their reputation and disrupt operations. Implementing strong controls helps build trust and allows nonprofits to stay focused on their mission.
Segregation of duties (SOD) is a key internal control that helps nonprofits reduce fraud, improve accuracy, and build trust. Start the 2025 by exploring the importance of SOD, strategies to overcome common challenges, and actionable steps for establishing strong internal controls.
If you’re still spending hours exchanging emails just to schedule meetings, you’re wasting precious time that could be better spent on more important tasks. With free scheduling technologies like Calendly and Microsoft Bookings, you can dramatically reduce the back-and-forth hassle of finding suitable meeting times.
Functional expense allocations and the program expense ratio are crucial aspects of financial transparency for nonprofits. Learn why properly allocating expenses into categories like program services, management, and fundraising not only provides a clear financial picture but also significantly impacts the organization’s public image, fundraising potential, and IRS compliance.
The fundamental purpose of board minutes is similar across different types of organizations; however, there are nuances that differentiate how for-profit and nonprofit boards approach their creation and maintenance. Understand these differences and the best practices that can significantly enhance the organizational governance and integrity.
Tax-exempt organizations operating on a calendar year-end (December 31) are reminded to prepare their Form 990-series returns or secure an extension before the May 15th deadline. Timely submission is essential to uphold tax-exempt status and ensure compliance with IRS regulations.
Over $70 billion in unclaimed property is held by states across the U.S., affecting one in seven Americans, according to NAUPA. Individuals, businesses, and nonprofits can reclaim these assets, ranging from uncashed paychecks to dormant accounts, by searching the NAUPA website or state-specific unclaimed property databases.
Learn about the temporary e-filing delay for Forms 990-T and 1120-POL until March 17, 2024 which impacts returns with due dates falling between January 15, 2024, and March 15, 2024.
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