Employee Spotlight: Sarah Phillips
Sarah Phillips joined the De Boer, Baumann & Company team for a tax internship in 2017 following her graduation from Grand Valley State University. She was hired full-time after the internship and works mostly with small to medium-sized businesses. Sarah is also a member of our marketing committee and handles a lot of our social […]
In 2021, the Nonprofit Sector’s Move Into the Digital Sphere Must Accelerate
Now more than ever, the ability of nonprofit organizations to leverage data within their operations is key, according to a recent Nonprofit Trends Report conducted by Salesforce. The nonprofit organizations that are poised to achieve future success are those with “high digital maturity.” Click here to learn about four key areas where a nonprofit organization’s […]
Tips for Expanding Your Nonprofit Board of Directors
When a nonprofit is seeking to add additional board members, it can be tempting to simply reach out to acquaintances in order to fill the seats. A recent article from The NonProfit Times explains how a more targeted and purposeful search will be a big benefit to the organization. Click here for some fantastic advice […]
Nonprofits Should Take Another Look at the Paycheck Protection Program
Recent legislation gives eligible entities—including nonprofits—more time to apply for second-draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Previously, the application window closed on March 31; the extension moves the deadline to the end of May. Click here to discover more about how PPP loans were expanded to include some larger nonprofit organizations and learn about how […]
What is Risk Management?
When you see the words “risk management,” what comes to mind? Does it bring up thoughts of uneasiness or fear? Does it inspire?Risk management is simply this: “The forecasting and evaluation of financial risks together with the identification of procedures to avoid or minimize their impact.” Risk management is an important tool that every Not-for-Profit […]
Developing a Strong Nonprofit Strategic Plan
Does your nonprofit have a strategic plan in place? In a recent article for Forbes, author Victoria Burkhart offers some tips for creating and implementing a strong strategy. There are a number of elements that contribute to the creation of a strong strategic plan. Burkhart highlights the need for a cohesive format and a set […]
Tips for Unifying Your Nonprofit Operations
It is easy for organizations to become compartmentalized. However, isolation of one area of a nonprofit from another can lead to inefficient operations and other difficulties. In a recent article from Forbes, eleven nonprofit professionals offer advice for helping nonprofits break downing organizational silos. Some of the advice offered by the Nonprofit Council includes: Encourage […]
Tips for Handling Nonprofit PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is an impactful piece of legislation that was created in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Its goal is helping small organizations (fewer than 500 employees) weather the economic crisis set off by the coronavirus pandemic. Many nonprofit organizations took advantage of the forgivable loan program. A recent article from Nonprofit […]