posts tagged as Grantmaking

It’s no secret that closing the gap between grant funding and the actual costs of nonprofit operations is an industry-wide challenge, but to date little has been done. BDO is helping change that, in collaboration with some of the country... read more

More than five years after the ratification of Uniform Guidance, compliance continues to prove daunting for nonprofits. For organizations focused on doing good, delegating resources to compliance efforts can be a significant challenge... read more

Nonprofit leaders recognize the need to innovate, yet they operate in a resource-constrained reality. Many organizations are ensnared in the “starvation cycle” and are forced to consistently underfund critical infrastructure like... read more

Today, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued clarified guidance on accounting for contributions. To help nonprofits understand the changes, the Nonprofit Standard blog outlines a practical example of how to classify a... read more

Recent announcements from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) offer important information on the grace period for implementing Uniform Guidance procurement standards and the release of the 2017 Compliance Supplement. Read on for... read more

Supporting organizations have been subject to scrutiny over the last few years, and are increasingly left wondering if their current activities will fall within published rules. If their designation changes, these organizations would... read more

Donor advised funds (DAF), which are often explored as alternatives to establishing a private foundation, have garnered a lot of attention in recent years. In fact, Fidelity Charitable recently reported that DAFs now outnumber... read more

With #GivingTuesday right around the corner, it’s critical that nonprofits prioritize their fiscal health to make the most of the busiest fundraising season of the year. For insights to help you check the temperature on your nonprofit’s... read more

It’s clear the conduct of foreign employees can have a real impact on an organization’s ability to carry out its mission and maintain its reputation. read more

The first government shutdown in 17 years ended just under a week ago, with a compromise squeaking through the legislative process ahead of a looming debt ceiling breach. read more