Resources

According to nonprofit BoardSource, not-for-profit boards that meet monthly should be able to cover all business in one to two hours. If your meetings last longer, they may lack planning and focus. This can ultimately harm your organization as busy board members lose confidence in your leadership — and even quit. Here’s how to hold […]

Under the Internal Revenue Code, “qualified sponsorship payments” to not-for-profits aren’t subject to unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Qualified payments refer to money, property transfers or the performance of services by a business without an expectation or arrangement that the business will receive any “substantial return benefit” in exchange. However, some corporate sponsorships don’t qualify, […]

We are proud to feature our client, AdGood, in this issue of Waters|Ortiz Insights. AdGood empowers nonprofits with affordable access to Connected TV (CTV) advertising, helping organizations of all sizes reach their ideal audiences to amplify messages, raise awareness, and increase donations. At AdGood, they believe every nonprofit deserves access to the same powerful advertising […]

In addition to widespread federal funding cuts, many not-for-profit leaders are concerned about a possible economic downturn. If you’re a on the board of directors for an organization whose finances aren’t in good shape, its ability to fund critical programs — or even remain operational — could be severely undermined. You and the rest of […]

Your nonprofit’s board of directors should enjoy the role, the opportunity to support a cause close to their hearts and the camaraderie of working with others who’re dedicated to achieving the same mission. But the job can be challenging. For example, boards must take ethical and practical action in times of crisis and always avoid […]