DBC Presents…Board Governance in Not-For-Profit!
We’re bringing you a very special four part series explaining the best practices of NFP Board Governance. This series provides a high-level summary of the Good Governance Model’s thirty-three principles, as broken down into 4 main categories: 1) Legal Compliance, 2) Effective Governance, 3) Strong Financial Oversight, and 4) Responsible Fundraising. Click here to learn […]
Board Governance – Introduction
A Not-for-Profit board is charged with the responsibility to set and oversee the strategic objectives of the Organization, in order for the Organization to accomplish its mission. Governance is the shared responsibility between the board and management of the Not-for-Profit Organization. While the responsibility is shared, the board has liability for the Not-for-Profit Organization, and […]
Get to know Senior Staff Accountant Brittany!
Brittany Dolly joined De Boer Baumann & Company as an intern in January 2017 and then joined the team full time as soon as tax season ended. She graduated from Davenport University with an associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree. While there, she was part of the Honors of Professional Accountancy program, which is a dual […]
Regrouping and Restrategizing in the Post-pandemic Nonprofit Sector
In light of the coronavirus pandemic and the enormous impact it had on the nonprofit sector, now is the time for organizations in this area to reevaluate and reconstruct their strategic visions. They should especially consider how to more thoroughly incorporate the advice and guidance of a CPA into their operations, writes David Rottkamp in […]
Cultivating a Connected Board of Directors
Cultivating a strong and effective board of directors for your nonprofit requires intentionality and strategy, explains a recent article from The NonProfit Times. The author offers a quick overview of a helpful book on the topic, describing the four categories of connections you should seek to incorporate into your nonprofit board. Click here to read […]
New Laws May Affect Nonprofit Giving
If passed, two potential pieces of federal legislation currently working their way through Congress could have big repercussions on the nonprofit sector. Author Mark Hrywna, in a new article published by The NonProfit Times, details how policies included in two infrastructure bills could impact donor support. For details on key policy items, including the Universal […]
Drawing Support for Not-for-Profit Leaders from All Fronts
Burnout is a constantly looming threat and a big challenge for leaders in the not-for-profit field. A recent article from Nonprofit Quarterly details helpful steps that various team members and supporters can take to help protect and sustain not-for-profit leaders. Click here to learn how boards of directors, donors, and staff members can help protect […]