In This Issue

Nonprofits' Three Biggest Challenges

Are You Paying Too Much for Unemployment Insurance?

Using Cyberspace to Take Some of the Work Out of Fundraising Events

The Importance of Evaluation

From the President's Office

Question of the Month

Stat of the Month

Nonprofits' Three Biggest Challenges:
March Question of the Month Results

In March, we asked Newsletter readers, "What is the greatest challenge your organization faces?" And they responded: funding, boards, and getting the word out. Read more

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Are You Paying Too Much for
Unemployment Insurance?

Nope, this isn't an ad. But many 501(c)(3) organizations may be able to save money on state unemployment insurance by becoming reimbursing employers. Learn more about what's involved and whether this option is one your organization might want to pursue.

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Using Cyberspace to Take Some of the Work
Out of Fundraising Events

Are you involved with a charity walk, auction, or sporting event? Still sending invitations, registering attendees, and gathering feedback the old-fashioned way? On-line tools may make these tasks easier and less time consuming. Read more

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Fear the E Word No Longer

When you think of evaluation, do you think of endless paperwork for little result? Or do you think of a tool that will enable your organization to be more efficient and effective? Here's why the latter, not the former, should come to mind.

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From the President's Office

Dear Friend:

Just two days ago, on Tuesday, April 5, the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance convened another hearing on nonprofit accountability and governance reform issues.

It's a little discomforting, I'll admit, to be the subject of a Senate hearing. But the nonprofit sector is growing so fast and has so many parts to it, it's probably a good time to try to straighten some things out. ... Read more

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