Barry's Blog
View the archives of Barry's Blog here!A study on employment trends from Johns Hopkins University finds that the nonprofit sector is an important component of the U.S. economy. [more]
Cal Poly’s Orfalea College of Business created the Cal Poly Low Income Taxpayer Clinic to represent low-income taxpayers involved in state and federal tax disputes and can help more families take advantage of the low-income tax credit. [more]
Some signs say the local nonprofit community is recovering from the Great Recession [more]
Nonprofits raise money in order to provide programs and services. Businesses invest regularly in activities that will eventually pay off. Why not nonprofits? [more]
Since the recession, nonprofits in SLO County are working with $15 million less revenue, and fewer people are trying to do more with less. [more]
Marketing experts say that branding is an important activity. But the definitions of it vary widely. [more]
The aspirations of younger workers are different today and the nonprofit industry must rethink how it compensates its employees. [more]
It would be a mistake to allow a board to write a strategic plan without staff input, and vice versa. The different perspectives of board and staff must be blended together in the planning process. [more]
Because nonprofits are corporations, directors and staff do not have personal liability for the liabilities of the organization. The protections are in place as long as people act in good faith and fulfill their duties. [more]
SB 201, Flexible Purpose Corporations, and AB 361, Benefit Corporations are so loosely written that they should be vetoed; nonprofit members are encouraged to contact the governor’s office asking for a veto. [more]
Listen to a podcast of Barry on a radio program that celebrates aging [more]
Many nonprofits derive half or more of their donated income during the months of November and December. This year, however, all signs point to a challenging giving season. [more]
Every nonprofit must have a board of directors, but not every director knows what it means to be an effective board member. [more]
Every nonprofit is concerned about finding new donors. The additional revenue new donors provide allows an organization to fulfill more of its mission. [more]
Recertification affirms adherence to the highest standards for operations quality, integrity and accountability. [more]
Reducing the deductibility of charitable donations may be part of a deal to raise the federal debt ceiling. [more]
An axiom of fundraising is that the larger the gift, the more time it takes to cultivate it. [more]
As public corporations, what are nonprofits required to disclose? Making information available helps build trust and confidence. [more]
Nonprofits that don’t integrate direct mail into an overall fundraising strategy are missing out on additional financial support [more]
Members of a nonprofit’s board of directors are entrusted with the money donated to the organization. It is the board’s duty to make sure the money is being used wisely. A best practice for boards is to review financial statements at every meeting. [more]
Utilizing social media, such as Facebook, is one of many ways nonprofits can connect with prospective volunteers and donors on the Internet. What liability do organizations incur when they use these tools? [more]
Get an insiders view at Update on Economy Event [more]
Scholarships can help prevent student loan debt [more]
Professional economists see the world differently than you and I do. [more]
