Nonprofit Everything

Our board wants to know the percentage of grants a typical organization wins so they can measure us against it. Is there one? Well, we certainly have opinions on that! Also, this week Stacey has some thoughts on how to figure out which programs to cut, and we talk about whether or not to rebudget when a new ED arrives. And hey! Join us on Discord! Topics: What percentage of grants should our grantwriters win? – 0:00 How do we figure out which programs to cut? – 8:45 Should a new ED rebudget if the existing one is bad? – 20:02 Mentioned this week: The Sustainability Mindset The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

One of our board members and prominent donors was involved in a newsworthy scandal and our organization remained quiet. Should we have said something? Stacey and Andy have thoughts! Also this week, we talk about how an executive director should handle a micro-managing founder, and answer an oddly specific question about stacking up consulting engagements. By the way, thanks for listening! We look forward to getting your questions, and would love for you to join us on Discord (see the link in the show notes, or on NonprofitEverything.com)! Topics: Should a consultant report to the board or to the executive director? – 0:00 One of our board members was involved in a scandal. Should we have said something? – 6:44 As an executive director, how do I keep the founder from micro-managing me? – 18:21 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

This week: When a scammer called one of our donors pretending to be us, did we respond appropriately? Stacey has some thoughts. Also, is there value in using a search firm to help find our next Executive Director? And how do we deal with confidential employee complaints if they’re supposed to stay confidential? Join Andy and Stacey this week to find out! Topics: One of our donors got called by a scammer, and I don’t think we responded well enough. Did we? – 0:00 Is it worth it to use an executive search firm to find our next Executive Director? – 8:50 How do I handle an employee complaint if the employee wants me to keep everything confidential? – 16:27 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Is it a huge red flag when an organization has no fundraising expenses reported on their 990? That sounds like an easy enough question, but instead Stacey and Andy get all in the weeds about output factors, the birth of Guidestar, bacon double cheeseburgers and the dreaded overhead ratio question on grant applications. Also discussed: the governance implications of board members in love. Don’t miss this episode! Topics: Do we have a governance problem if two board members have started up a romantic relationship? – 0:00 Is it a red flag when an organization reports no fundraising expenses on their Form 990? – 6:03 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits National Center for Charitable Statistics Candid (formerly Guidestar) Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

What are some board status quo things that need to change? Stacey has some ideas! Also, we have some strategies for helping a new manager that’s too quiet. Andy has thoughts on what financial policies are required, and we’ve included an encore answer (from June 2020) by Guest Expert John Waldron! Topics: What should we do to shake up a static board? – 0:00 How do I handle a new manager that won’t speak up? – 7:03 What financial policies should we have in place? – 14:49 Taking a stand on social justice issues, with Guest Expert John Waldron (Encore!) – 21:11 Mentioned this week: The Responsibility Virus The Coaching Habit The Center The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

What are the most important questions your board and staff should be able to answer about your organization? Stacey has some thoughts! Also, this week we talk about how to manage two very different employees, and continue our nonprofit startup conversation with a question about what a board member should look for in a startup nonprofit board. Topics: What questions about our organization should our board and staff be able to answer? – 0:00 What should a prospective board member be looking for in a nonprofit startup? – 6:51 How do I manage two employees who are completely different? – 18:46 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

You’ve got the mission, you’ve got the board, you’ve got the business plan, you’ve got the 510(c)3 letter, now what? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also, we find out whether or not you need written board reports, and once again wade into the shark-infested waters of finance vs. development. Topics: Is the finance team part of the development team or vice versa? – 0:00 How do you get a nonprofit startup off the ground? – 8:09 Is it normal for ED reports to the board to be written? – 21:08 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Join us this week for a discussion about common questions on federal grants with guest expert Lisa Ruiz-Lee. Also, is there a way to get my Board to use the resources we develop for them? Stacey has some thoughts! Topics: How can I get my Board to use the resources we develop? – 0:00 Common Federal Grant Questions with Guest Expert Lisa Ruiz-Lee – 6:30 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

There’s just one big question this week: Are we wasting time generating reports and dashboards nobody ever looks at? And Guest Expert Jason Cho, of Prex Consulting has some ideas for Stacey! Topics: Are we over-reporting? – 0:00 Guest Expert Jason Cho with Prex Consulting? – 12:55 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

How do you know when it’s time to leave a failing nonprofit? (Guess what answer Stacey gives!) Also this week, we talk about whether a board should set staff salaries, and Andy & Stacey get self-referential about podcasts and podcasting… Topics: How do I know when it’s time to leave a failing nonprofit? – 0:00 What role does the board have in setting staff salaries? – 7:16 Who are your podcasting heroes? Any podcasts you particularly like? – 23:21 Mentioned this week: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown The Happiness Lab with Dr Laurie Santos Nonprofits Are Messy with Joan Garry Nonprofit AF (just in case you’re the one nonprofit staffer in the world that doesn’t have it bookmarked) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Where do the responsibilities of the the board development committee start and fundraising staff start? Stacey has some thoughts! Plus, this week we find out when to process year-end donations, and how to keep up with the never-ending barrage of information that we need to know to keep current. Topics: How do I keep up with the everything I need to keep up with? It’s overwhelming! – 0:00 Help! Our board development committee responsibilities overlap with our staff responsibilities! – 9:42 What is your policy regarding year-end donations? Do you record based on the date received? – 19:10 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

If the CEO is also the Board President, could we lose our nonprofit status? Stacey and Andy have the answer! Also this week, what to do about nonprofit management that overworks staff, and (alternately) how to handle a staff member that’s taking on too much responsibility. Topics: Will we lose our 501(c)3 if the CEO is also the Board President? – 0:00 Should unpaid staff time be part of a nonprofit’s business model? – 7:08 Is my communications coordinator overstepping her role? – 18:22 Mentioned this week: Department of Labor Overtime Rules Independent Contractor Rules (last week’s podcast episode) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Who should we thank if we get a donation from a retirement account but don’t know who the actual donor is? We have a few ideas. Also, this week Andy and Stacey combine a couple of Form 990 filing questions into one mega-question. Finally, we tackle the question on everyone’s mind: employee or independent contractor? And don’t forget to send us your questions! Topics: How do we thank a donor behind an IRA distribution gift? – 0:00 So, we really have to e-file our 990? How? – 6:54 Help! Our treasurer hasn’t filed our 990s in years! – 13:45 Can an Executive Director be an Independent Contractor? – 21:10 Mentioned this week: Employment Relationship under FLSA (dol.gov) Tax Year 2020 E-File Providers (irs.gov) National Council of Nonprofits list of checklists The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Video game streamers raised $90 million for charity in 2020. How do we get some of that?! We’re joined by Guest Expert Nick Lynch, CEO of Collidescope to talk about how nonprofits can get started working with social media influencers, streamers and brands. Topics: How can (and why should) we engage with social media influencers? – 0:00 Mentioned this week: Livestreams are the New Telethons (Washington Post) $83m+ and Counting: Are Twitch Streamers the New Philanthropists (Forbes) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

This week, Guest Expert April Mastroluca sets the record straight on lobbying and advocacy! Plus, what should an ED do if a board member recommends a job candidate you’re not thrilled about? We have opinions! And Stacey and Andy have some thoughts on how (and whether) to squeeze your vendors for donations to your organization. Topics: A board member is recommending a job candidate I don’t like! – 0:00 Advocacy and lobbying tips (and corrections) with Guest Expert April Mastroluca – 5:43 Should we ask our vendors to donate, too? – 19:56 Mentioned this week: April’s Recommended Advocacy Resource Benefits of the 501(h) Election Rules about lobbying activity (IRS) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

It’s bad board member behavior week here at the Nonprofit Everything podcast! What should we do if a board member wants our ED to record a message talking about what a great board member they are (and oh, by the way, they’re running for office)? And how do you talk a board member out of their own program ideas? We have opinions! Also, Stacey and Andy talk about whether to market to constituents or donors first. Topics: Should an ED record a campaign ad for a board member running for office? – 0:00 Help! A board member is fixated on starting a new program! – 8:57 Should we be marketing to constituents or donors? – 17:40 Mentioned this week: The 501(h) Election (IRS) Benefits of the 501(h) Election Rules about lobbying activity (IRS) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Should we follow up with a potential board member who expressed interest and then vanished? Stacey has opinions! Also, this week we talk about managing third-party fundraisers, whether there are any benefits to not paying down debt, and how to maintain an awesome work culture during a big expansion. Topics: Should we follow up with a board member who expressed interest and then vanished? – 0:00 What should we do if people want to host fundraisers for us? – 4:51 Is there a tax benefit to carrying debt? – 12:25 How do we preserve our great company culture when we’re expanding? – 20:01 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Click for more information or to register! Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

There’s just one question this week, but it’s an important one. Guest expert Miles Dickson of Nevada GrantLab joins us to talk about why Nevada nonprofits should be seeking out and applying for federal grants. Topics: Should we be applying for federal grants? With Guest Expert Miles Dickson of Nevada GrantLab – 0:00 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Click for more information or to register! Mentioned this week: Nevada GrantLab grants.gov The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

If you always skip the finance and accounting questions, maybe take a couple of weeks off! This week, Stacey talks with guest expert Jessica Sayles, CPA, Managing Principal at HRC about reporting in-kind donations on the Form 990, and Andy is of the shocking opinion that the internet is not a good place to learn nonprofit accounting. Finally, we reach all the way back to Episode 13 to answer a question about projecting cash flow. Topics: What are some good resources for an ED to learn basic nonprofit finance? – 0:00 Do we report in-kind services on the Form 990? With guest expert Jessica Sayles of HRC – 5:27 (Re-broadcast) How do you do a cash flow forecast? – 18:05 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: Andy’s Nonprofit Finance Book Recommendation #1 Andy’s Nonprofit Finance Recommendation #2 Andy’s Nonprofit Finance (Advanced) Recommendation HRC, Certified Public Accountants The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Is there really a difference between getting five stars and four stars with a ratings agency? We have opinions! Also, this week Andy has some thoughts on how to manage a check approval process in a tiny organization, and Stacey knows what to do when people keep connecting you to other people via email. Topics: How do I best follow up when being connected to someone else via email? – 0:00 What check approval process should we use for a tiny organization (that doesn’t include the board)? – 3:33 How important are the ratings agencies? Is there really a difference between four and five stars? – 12:41 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Should we write a MOU or a renter’s contract for use of our space? We have opinions! Also, this week Stacey has some thoughts about dealing with a board chair who wants to be CCd on all the ED’s emails, and we share some tips on starting a scholarship program. Topics: Help! The board chair wants to be CCd on every email! – 0:00 Should we use an MOU or a renter’s contract if we’re renting space to another nonprofit? – 5:13 Any best practices for adding a scholarship program? – 18:49 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: So, it turns out the license fee is pretty expensive… The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

It’s an overstuffed episode! This week, Andy has some thoughts on investing a surplus, Stacey counsels resolve in the face of a morale committee, and they both agree that tracking in-kind donations is worth the trouble. Plus, can the Form 990 really be a fundraiser’s secret weapon? Topics: Do I really have to participate in events organized by the morale committee? – 0:00 Should we be tracking in-kind donations? – 7:58 Is the Form 990 really a marketing tool? – 15:50 How do we go about investing our surplus? – 21:38 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: Model Investment Adviser RFPs The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

This week, Andy and Stacey have some potential solutions for bringing on new staff members that you can’t pay very much. And Stacey talks about ransomware with guest expert Francis Johnson, Managing Director of Technology Services for Tech Impact. Topics: How do we attract and keep employees if we can only afford to pay $10/hr? – 0:00 Ransomware attacks, with guest expert Francis Johnson from Tech Impact. – 5:53 Mentioned this week: Tech Impact KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

This week Stacey goes deep on generational differences with guest expert and Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths coach and consultant Maggie Harris. Topics: My boss keeps inviting me to events! – 0:00 Episode Sponsor: Today’s Nonprofit Everything podcast is sponsored by The LGBTQ Community Center of Southern Nevada, best known as The Center. For more than 25 years, The Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBTQIA+ individuals and those who are underserved in Nevada. The Center is a haven for all, welcoming and celebrating the diversity of our communities and helping empower people to live authentic lives. See thecenterlv.org for more information. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

How do you handle a board member that thinks that people work for nonprofits because they can’t hack it in the “real world?” This one makes Stacey use her angry voice. Also, a listener asks if we think starting a podcast is a good idea, and Andy takes far too long explaining the differences between various flavors of financial audit. Topics: What to do about a board member that insults nonprofit workers? – 0:00 Should we start a mission-related podcast? – 9:08 Is it time to get a financial audit? Which kind? – 17:42 Episode Sponsor: Today’s Nonprofit Everything podcast is sponsored by The LGBTQ Community Center of Southern Nevada, best known as The Center. For more than 25 years, The Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBTQIA+ individuals and those who are underserved in Nevada. The Center is a haven for all, welcoming and celebrating the diversity of our communities and helping empower people to live authentic lives. See thecenterlv.org for more information. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Should an organization switch from a 501(c)4 to a 501(c)3? Stacey and Andy have thoughts! This week we also talk about who should own consultant developed content, and what to do when a board member’s social media posts don’t reflect the values of the organization. Topics: Should we switch from a 501(c)3 to a 501(c)4? – 0:00 Help! One of our board members is Tweeting racist nonsense! – 8:39 Who owns consultant developed curriculum? – 24:01 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

This week Stacey and Andy continue the conversation about fundraising events with guest experts Terri Janison and Christian Kolberg. Caring about our future starts with caring for our children. Terri has spent her entire adult life working on behalf of children and families in need. A Las Vegan for 27 years, she has built a reputation for connecting the right people to the right causes by serving on education and non-profit boards and working for government and non-profit agencies that support families and children. She served as an elected official as a CCSD school board trustee (the 5th largest school district in the nation) and joined Governor Sandoval’s senior team in 2011 to advocate for education policy on a statewide basis. Terri currently works as a consultant to support those in need…and still volunteers for the causes she holds near to her heart. Proud of the work she does, her highest accomplishments are raising two successful and compassionate children with her husband of 32 years. Christian Kolberg is one of the best-known charity benefit auctioneers in the nation. While he is a familiar face in the Southern Nevada non-profit community, what many may not know is that Christian auctions galas throughout the world. Nationally, he has auctioned events including the Big Ticket Gala for the Super Bowl; the MusicCares gala for the Grammy’s, and The International Air Show in OshKosh Wisconsin. He has consulted and done work in the non-profit community for US Presidents (on both sides of the political spectrum); governors; celebrities…and one of his favorites, a cake auction for his niece’s local Girl Scout troop. Born and raised in Las Vegas, Christian worked for the Donrey Media Group as the Marketing Director for the Las Vegas Review-Journal and other property holdings for over 15 years and then worked in a similar capacity at the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation (Nevada’s largest charitable foundation) before entering the benefit auction world full time 16 years ago. Topics: Events! – 0:00 Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

What should other staff know about the development function? A lot! Also, this week, Stacey and Andy tackle a topical question about the appropriate way to express sympathy for a death in a donor’s family. Topics: What does our fundraising staff do? – 0:00 What’s the appropriate way to express condolences to a donor? – 14:41 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by you, our listeners! Thanks! Is there something we can answer for you, or do you have a suggestion? Let us know at our new phone number: +1 (702) 900-4656. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Donor Writes Off University After it Fails to Acknowledge Her Mother’s Death – Post and Courier Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Can a board force an ED to accept a raise? And is a 3-month interim budget problematic for funders? We have opinions! Also, this week we answer a great nonprofit 101 question about whether staff members can be on the board. Topics: Can a board force an ED to accept a raise? – 0:00 If we do a 3-month interim budget, how will funders react? – 7:32 Nonprofit 101: Can staff members be on the board? – 20:11 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the HR Collaborative. The HR Collaborative was formed to help build nonprofit strengths through improved human resources. It provides professional development opportunities, networking and sharing of best practices on HR issues faced by nonprofit organizations. The Collaborative meets bi-monthly. Membership is free and open to anyone who works for a nonprofit and has HR responsibilities. For more information or to attend an upcoming meeting, visit their website at www.hrcollaborativelv.org. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

It’s our 75th episode, so we’ve supersized it for you! This week, guest expert Brad Stith, Principal at Philanthropy Development Associates, joins Stacey to answer a listener question about the utility of screening existing donors for interest in an organization’s mission. We also have opinions on how an interim executive director should manage a whiny staff, and Andy and Stacey attempt to answer a question about impostor syndrome without using any irony at all. Topics: How should an Interim ED manage complaining staff members? – 0:00 Should we screen existing donors for interest in our mission? With Guest Expert Brad Stith of Philanthropy Development Associates – 7:59 Tips on combatting impostor syndrome? – 28:24 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the HR Collaborative. The HR Collaborative was formed to help build nonprofit strengths through improved human resources. It provides professional development opportunities, networking and sharing of best practices on HR issues faced by nonprofit organizations. The Collaborative meets bi-monthly. Membership is free and open to anyone who works for a nonprofit and has HR responsibilities. For more information or to attend an upcoming meeting, visit their website at www.hrcollaborativelv.org. Mentioned this week: Philanthropy Development Associates CFRE Certification Certified Specialist in Planned Giving The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Is there anything scarier than the finance person leaving? Yes, there definitely is (and Andy has some thoughts on how to manage the transition.) Also, we have some advice for a founder considering leaving but not really leaving, and Stacey has some great tips on how to make the periodic bylaw revision process not the absolute worst, most boring thing ever. Topics: Our finance person is leaving! Help! – 0:00 Should a founder who retires stay involved in the organization? – 7:06 Is there any way to make bylaws revisions less boring? – 16:22 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the HR Collaborative. The HR Collaborative was formed to help build nonprofit strengths through improved human resources. It provides professional development opportunities, networking and sharing of best practices on HR issues faced by nonprofit organizations. The Collaborative meets bi-monthly. Membership is free and open to anyone who works for a nonprofit and has HR responsibilities. For more information or to attend an upcoming meeting, visit their website at www.hrcollaborativelv.org. Mentioned this week: Making Founder Successions Work (SSIR) Boardsource The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Why, oh why, do you hate galas so much? After 72 episodes of dropping unsubtle hints, Andy and Stacey finally got someone to ask the question they’ve been dying to answer. As you can imagine, they have opinions. Also, a complicated conflict of interest question turns out to have a pretty straightforward answer, and Stacey has some thoughts on how to say “no” to new program ideas. Topics: Making a donation to offset the salary of a spouse? – 0:00 Y U HATE GALAS?! – 8:56 How to say “no” to new program ideas? – 20:58 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the HR Collaborative. The HR Collaborative was formed to help build nonprofit strengths through improved human resources. It provides professional development opportunities, networking and sharing of best practices on HR issues faced by nonprofit organizations. The Collaborative meets bi-monthly. Membership is free and open to anyone who works for a nonprofit and has HR responsibilities. For more information or to attend an upcoming meeting, visit their website at www.hrcollaborativelv.org. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

Should a nonprofit pay their employees’ dues when they serve on other nonprofit boards? Stacey has thoughts. Also this week, we talk about contract employees wanting to join the board, and Andy resorts to a sports analogy to make a point about multitasking. Finally, we get some well-earned listener feedback from Girls on the Run ED, Kate McLaughlin. Topics: A contract employee wants to join the board – 0:00 I’m drowning! Any multitasking tips? – 5:38 Should we pay for employees to serve on other nonprofit boards? – 17:14 Update on using copyrighted music, with Kate McLaughlin – 27:02 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the HR Collaborative. The HR Collaborative was formed to help build nonprofit strengths through improved human resources. It provides professional development opportunities, networking and sharing of best practices on HR issues faced by nonprofit organizations. The Collaborative meets bi-monthly. Membership is free and open to anyone who works for a nonprofit and has HR responsibilities. For more information or to attend an upcoming meeting, visit their website at www.hrcollaborativelv.org. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Music Licensing Organizations: ASCAP, BMI and SESAC Ask us a question

This week, Stacey has tips on how to build an event list from scratch, and we answer questions about paying for rights for recorded music at a gala, and *yawn* cash vs. accrual accounting. And should we keep our bank account number secret? Andy has opinions! Topics: How do we keep the dates straight on our budget, expenses and credit card reports? – 0:00 How do we build a sponsor list for our event? – 7:59 Do we have to pay for the right to use music at our virtual gala? – 15:23 How do we keep our bank account number secure? – 15:23 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the HR Collaborative. The HR Collaborative was formed to help build nonprofit strengths through improved human resources. It provides professional development opportunities, networking and sharing of best practices on HR issues faced by nonprofit organizations. The Collaborative meets bi-monthly. Membership is free and open to anyone who works for a nonprofit and has HR responsibilities. For more information or to attend an upcoming meeting, visit their website at www.hrcollaborativelv.org. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Music Licensing Organizations: ASCAP, BMI and SESAC Ask us a question

Do nonprofits (in Nevada) need to pay sales tax on fundraising items? Andy knows! What if we know a corporate funder gave a much larger amount to another nonprofit? Should we ask about that? Stacey has an opinion! And finally, what trends do we think we’ll see for the nonprofit sector in 2021? Topics: Do we need to pay sales tax on fundraising items (in Nevada)? – 0:00 Should we ask a corporate funder to give more? We know they gave much more to another organization! – 6:16 Nonprofit trends for 2021? – 13:34 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the HR Collaborative. The HR Collaborative was formed to help build nonprofit strengths through improved human resources. It provides professional development opportunities, networking and sharing of best practices on HR issues faced by nonprofit organizations. The Collaborative meets bi-monthly. Membership is free and open to anyone who works for a nonprofit and has HR responsibilities. For more information or to attend an upcoming meeting, visit their website at www.hrcollaborativelv.org. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Nonprofit Sales Tax Statute: NRS 372.326 Ask us a question

It’s a super-sized New Year’s episode this week! This week we find out whether a nonprofit needs to file tax returns in every state. Stacey and Andy weigh shifting to a fee-for-service model. And finally: Help! The ED edits all my work! Topics: Do we need to file tax returns in every state? – 0:00 Should we shift to a fee-for-service model? – 9:31 Help! My ED edits all my work (badly)! – 21:28 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the HR Collaborative. The HR Collaborative was formed to help build nonprofit strengths through improved human resources. It provides professional development opportunities, networking and sharing of best practices on HR issues faced by nonprofit organizations. The Collaborative meets bi-monthly. Membership is free and open to anyone who works for a nonprofit and has HR responsibilities. For more information or to attend an upcoming meeting, visit their website at www.hrcollaborativelv.org. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits State Registration Information – National Council of Nonprofits National Association of State Charity Officials – Resource Page “Charleston Principles” – PDF Ask us a question

Stacey has a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation about volunteering with guest expert Jacob Murdock, Manager, Volunteer & Community Partnerships at the Mob Museum. And be sure to check out Wild & Free: A Battle Born Podcast, that Jacob co-hosts. (Andy is a regular listener and recommends it!) Topics: How do we manage volunteers during a pandemic? With guest expert Jacob Murdock – 1:19 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by YOU! Send us a question for the podcast, include your mailing address and we’ll send you a limited-edition sticker (while supplies last!) Mentioned this week: Volunteer Match UNLV Career Services Office Nevada Career Studio Energize – Supporting Volunteer Efforts During Coronavirus Points of Light – How to Volunteer In-Person Now VolunteerMatch – The Latest Research on the Impact of COVID-19 on Volunteering Wild & Free: A Battle Born Podcast The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

Should we send both an end of year letter and a Christmas card? Stacey knows! (Andy doesn’t). What should we do if a board member applies for a staff position? And Guest Expert Greg Wilken, CEO of Endunamo Consulting helps us figure out whether an executive director should keep her own employee file. Topics: Help! A board member is applying for a staff position! – 0:00 Should we send both an end-of-year letter and a Christmas card? – 10:33 Does the executive director keep their own employee file? with Guest Expert Greg Wilken of Endunamo Consulting – 18:01 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by YOU! Send us a question for the podcast, include your mailing address and we’ll send you a limited-edition sticker (while supplies last!) Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

Do for-profit salespeople make good fundraisers? Maybe! Also, this week Andy and Stacey evangelize program related investments (again,) and discuss whether a fiscal sponsorship or full 501(c)3 is the way to go. Topics: Do for-profit salespeople make good fundraisers? – 0:00 What’s a program related investment and how do I get one? – 13:25 Should we get a 501(c)3 or a fiscal sponsor? – 21:03 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by YOU! Send us a question for the podcast, include your mailing address and we’ll send you a limited-edition sticker (while supplies last!) Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits A meta‐analysis of the criterion‐related validity of prehire work experience Council on Foundations Foundation Directory Online Ask us a question

Just two questions this week, but one of them’s juicy. Guess which one: Should we pay a professional auctioneer for our silent auction? or Is it legal to have a single-ethnicity board? As always, Stacey and Andy have opinions! Topics: Should we hire a professional auctioneer for our live auction? – 0:00 Is it legal for a nonprofit to have a single-ethnicity board? – 8:20 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by Immunize Nevada. Arm yourself by getting your annual flu vaccine. It protects you, your family, and those working on the front lines. Do your part. Get your flu vaccine by Nevada Day. Visit nvflufighter.org for more information and to find free and low-cost clinics. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

A jam-packed episode! This week we explore whether the Executive Director should be present for the board retreat, how to manage a grumpy finance committee when the financials are never ready, and if a non-compete agreement is an appropriate tool to use to keep your development director from fleeing. Finally, should you be wary of joining the board of an organization that runs a budget deficit? Stacey and Andy have opinions! Topics: Should the Executive Director attend the board retreat? – 0:00 Help! We can’t get the books closed before the finance committee meeting! – 9:48 Should we make our new Development Director sign a non-compete agreement? – 19:04 Should I join the board of an organization that runs a budget deficit? – 26:13 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by Immunize Nevada. Arm yourself by getting your annual flu vaccine. It protects you, your family, and those working on the front lines. Do your part. Get your flu vaccine by Nevada Day. Visit nvflufighter.org for more information and to find free and low-cost clinics. Mentioned this week: AFP Code of Ethics The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

Now that everybody is working from home, we rely on guest expert Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN, to help answer a question about equipment policies and data security. Also, is it time to switch over to video testimonials? Stacey has some ideas! Topics: Should we transition to video testimonials? – 0:00 How do we protect our employees and our nonprofit now that everybody is using technology at home? With guest expert Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN – 7:37 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by Immunize Nevada. Arm yourself by getting your annual flu vaccine. It protects you, your family, and those working on the front lines. Do your part. Get your flu vaccine by Nevada Day. Visit nvflufighter.org for more information and to find free and low-cost clinics. Mentioned this week: NTEN NTEN Equity Guide for Nonprofit Technology NTEN – Cybersecurity for Nonprofits The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

A listener asks if they need to convert their nonprofit to a foundation before selling it. Really. (This will be fun.) Also, what happens when board members hire their friends for paid contracts? We have opinions! And Stacy and Andy switch roles on encouraging a recalcitrant employee to fill out timesheets. Topics: Do I have to convert my 501(c)3 to a foundation before selling it? – 0:00 How do I deal with a board member hiring a friend? – 7:56 Is there a way to get an employee to fill out timesheets on time? – 18:42 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by Immunize Nevada. Arm yourself by getting your annual flu vaccine. It protects you, your family, and those working on the front lines. Do your part. Get your flu vaccine by Nevada Day. Visit nvflufighter.org for more information and to find free and low-cost clinics. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

Do you *really* have to sign every single thank you note? Is it a bad idea to loan your organization money? And finally, with the zombie apocalypse upon us, is it time to rethink the threats section of the strategic plan’s SWOT analysis? Stacey and Andy have opinions! Topics: Should I loan my organization money? – 0:00 Rethinking the “Threats” section of a SWOT Analysis – 9:29 Do I need to personally sign every thank you note? – 22:53 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by Immunize Nevada. Arm yourself by getting your annual flu vaccine. It protects you, your family, and those working on the front lines. Do your part. Get your flu vaccine by Nevada Day. Visit nvflufighter.org for more information and to find free and low-cost clinics. Mentioned this week: What if fundraising deemphasized the donor? – Nonprofits Are Messy Podcast The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

This week, we hear from guest Expert April Kemp, Integrated Communications & Social Media Manager for CIM Marketing Partners on whether or not you can post the same things to Facebook and Instagram. Stacey has some thoughts about creating a great Letter of Intent, and see if you can guess our answer on whether to hire a board member’s daughter-in-law as an organization’s first ED… Topics: How do you create a great LOI (Letter of Intent?) – 0:00 Can you post the same thing to Facebook and Instagram? With April Kemp of CIM Marketing Partners – 4:13 Should we hire an ED who is related to a board member? – 24:15 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by Immunize Nevada. Arm yourself by getting your annual flu vaccine. It protects you, your family, and those working on the front lines. Do your part. Get your flu vaccine by Nevada Day. Visit nvflufighter.org for more information and to find free and low-cost clinics. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

If your nonprofit has an origin story should you share it? Stacey knows! What’s the best way to manage a layoff, and for that matter, are layoffs the solution to pandemic-related cash flow issues? We have (strong) opinions! Topics: Should we use our origin story? – 0:00 What’s the best way to manage a layoff? – 7:51 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by Immunize Nevada. Arm yourself by getting your annual flu vaccine. It protects you, your family, and those working on the front lines. Do your part. Get your flu vaccine by Nevada Day. Visit nvflufighter.org for more information and to find free and low-cost clinics. Mentioned this week: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Origin story The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

It’s the greatest hits(?) episode! Here are a handful of our favorite questions from the archive. Fee for service? Cancelling a program? When the passion is gone? Cash reserves? And more! Topics: Fee for service – 0:00 Cancel Programs – 4:56 When the passion for your cause is gone – 9:02 Cash Reserves – 16:03 We just need 25k more! – 24:00 Putting your Nonprofit on Pause – 29:31 Burnout from psychically heavy work – 35:42 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits job board. Your one-stop shop for the next step in your career! Searching job listings is totally free, and ANN members receive a big discount when posting new jobs. There are dozens of nonprofit jobs available right here in Nevada (and out of state jobs, too!) Check it out at jobs.alliancefornevadanonprofits.com. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

It’s intern week at Nonprofit Everything! What happens if a student worker won’t send you an invoice? And better yet — what should you do if a board member wants their child to work for you as a grantwriter over the summer? Finally, what do you do when it turns out that your new Board Member was also an ED candidate>? We have thoughts! Topics: Student worker won’t send an invoice – 0:00 Summer job as a grantwriter – 7:04 Our new board member applied for my ED job! – 16:32 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits job board. Your one-stop shop for the next step in your career! Searching job listings is totally free, and ANN members receive a big discount when posting new jobs. There are dozens of nonprofit jobs available right here in Nevada (and out of state jobs, too!) Check it out at jobs.alliancefornevadanonprofits.com. Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

Is there any benefit to Guidestar Platinum? We have opinions. Stacey has some thoughts on compensation directives from a national office, and we figure out what to do if a founder wants to retire to a lesser job in the organization. Topics: Is Guidestar Platinum worth it? – 0:00 What can we do if the National Office is reducing compensation? – 7:04 Should we let the Founder retire to a lesser job in the organization? – 16:32 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits job board. Your one-stop shop for the next step in your career! Searching job listings is totally free, and ANN members receive a big discount when posting new jobs. There are dozens of nonprofit jobs available right here in Nevada (and out of state jobs, too!) Check it out at jobs.alliancefornevadanonprofits.com. Mentioned this week: Guidestar Platinum The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question

A listener asks, “Should we risk alienating donors by taking a stand on social justice issues?” Drop everything and listen to the answer from Guest Expert John Waldron, CEO of The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada. Topics: What do I do with uncashed checks? – 0:00 Can taking a stand on social justice issues alienate my donors? – 4:43 Guest Expert: John Waldron, CEO of The Center – 10:35 Episode Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by the Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits job board. Your one-stop shop for the next step in your career! Searching job listings is totally free, and ANN members receive a big discount when posting new jobs. There are dozens of nonprofit jobs available right here in Nevada (and out of state jobs, too!) Check it out at jobs.alliancefornevadanonprofits.com. Mentioned this week: Reporting Unclaimed Property in Nevada Find unclaimed property for yourself or your nonprofit John Waldron The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question