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Setting the Stage for Endowment Compliance

It is wise to carefully monitor endowment funds, not only for investment growth, which is often the primary concern of boards or investment committees, but also to ensure the intent of the donor is at the forefront.

Team Member Spotlight: Sandra Kidd

Sandra K. Kidd, Partner, provides a wide range of results-oriented services to clients including Board planning and development, fundraising assessment studies, campaign strategy studies, campaign direction, staff development and general consulting. Her areas of expertise cover campaign planning and management, working with Boards and campaign leadership committees, and major and planned giving consultation. In thisRead More Team Member Spotlight: Sandra Kidd

Potential Impact of the Tax Proposal on the Arts

While we don’t know what will eventually come out of Congress, one thing is for sure: It is better to have a plan and not need it than to arrive at January 1 with no plan for dealing with a new reality that promises to confuse donors and discourage charitable giving to our organizations.

A Season of Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s a great time to stop to take a breath and remember what we are thankful for.

For Boards and CEOS: 3 Metrics That Matter

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It’s easy to feel like you’re drowning in a sea of numbers. Whether you’re Board chair, CEO, development committee chair, or an attentive Board member, what fundraising metrics matter the most?

Potential Impact of the Tax Proposal on Nonprofits

Tax reform legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives with potentially significant implications for the not-for-profit sector, particularly higher education, and especially major college athletic programs.

Turning Bad News into the Best News

The first and most important step is knowing whether or not your organization can attain its fundraising goal. Even if the initial assessment may be bad news, the end result can still be good.