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Data analytics — Using technology to meet your nonprofit’s goals

Summer 2022


In today’s technologically advanced world, data rules. But simply having highly relevant information will be of little use if organizations don’t know what to do with it. This article discusses how organizations can harness the power of data by using it in day-to-day decision making and strategic planning, as well as providing stakeholders, donors and volunteers with up-to-date information about fundraising, programming and outreach.

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NEWSBYTES

Summer 2022

Study finds positive signs for the future of nonprofits

The past two years have been challenging for nonprofits, but the “2022 Nonprofit Technology Trends Report,” sponsored by Sage Intacct (a provider of cloud financial management), found encouraging signs for the future. For example, more than twice as many of the more than 900 nonprofit leaders surveyed (44%) saw more of a revenue increase in 2021 than in 2020 (21%). Of those organizations with higher revenues, 34% enjoyed increases of more than 25%. And giving was higher across all types of funders — individuals, corporations and governments.

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It’s time to vote — Watch out for IRS limits on nonprofit political activities

Fall 2022


The mid-term elections are near, and jockeying for 2024 elections isn’t far behind. That makes this a good time to review the IRS rules regarding Section 501(c)(3) organizations and political activities. This article reviews the rule and how noncompliance can lead to costly excise taxes and jeopardize a nonprofit organization’s tax-exempt status. A short sidebar discusses the concerns for nonprofits that primarily advocate on certain issues.

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