May 13, 2021 Next in our series Nonprofit Tools for Success, the topic is outdoor fundraisers and how to plan for them. Outdoor fundraisers have a much higher level of planning involved, so be sure to include all of these tips. The first tip is to plan early. Outdoor events often need municipal or …
March 18, 2021 While thinking about family philanthropy, I typed the word “legacy” into the thesaurus and was surprised that the first words to pop up were “endowment,” “bequest,” “estate,” and “gift.” These are words that I use daily, but I doubt most of you use them when thinking about family and philanthropy. Typing …
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February 18, 2021 February starts what I hope is only a six-week crabby season. Is it a coincidence that the groundhog declaring six more weeks of winter also launches tax preparation season? We’re in that time of year when we focus on our finances. Paying off credit cards from Christmas shopping. Getting W-2s …
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In our continuing series “Nonprofit Tools for Success,” we take a look at Gift Acceptance Policies. As always, here’s my disclaimer: I am not an attorney nor accountant, but I do base my opinion and recommendations on experiences with a number of nonprofits of all shapes and sizes over my career. Always check with your …
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We are excited to announce that CFGC’s Executive Director, Julie Buck, will be the instructor for the first-ever Certificate of Nonprofit Administration at Joliet Junior College in Spring 2021! From the JJC catalog: “With over 4,000 nonprofit organizations in the JJC district, the need for trained leadership, staff, and volunteer boards is paramount to help …
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