Non-Profits
The Nonprofit’s Greatest Asset
The unique value of a nonprofit organization lies in its people. Nonprofit executives and employees bring to the table the combined power of a generous spirit and an unflagging commitment to the cause. The paradox arises in that in order to maximize the effectiveness of this nonprofit spirit, you still need to “run it like […]
Five Things You Need To Know About Grant Funding
Once an organization obtains its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, immediately the thought goes to funding and how can we find funding to support all the great work we want to do. Before you go off to begin writing grant proposals, here are five things you need to know. Grant funding cannot be the only source of […]
Funding for Faith
Ministries and faith based organizations frequently ask whether or not grant funding can be part of their funding plan. An equal number of ministries tell me: “Oh, no we don’t accept grant funding.” Grant funding should never be considered the only source of funding for an organization. However, it can be one source of funding […]
Becoming an Active Agent of Transformation
“The relationships Christians have with the people around them are key to reaching the world for Christ,” says Mark Greene, respected speaker and pioneer in workplace ministry for two decades. “Mission research reveals that the key element in most people’s conversion to Christianity is a relationship with a person.” Greene serves as the executive director […]
Faith Based Organizations: Fighting Poverty or Cultural Wars?
A mid-May, 2015, Catholic-evangelical summit brought together President Obama, academic experts, and faith leaders to consider how to more effectively address persistent poverty. Was this a u-turn from the churches’ focus on pro-life and marriage crusades? The Catholic-Evangelical Leadership Summit on Overcoming Poverty, at Georgetown University, co-sponsored by Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public […]
Are You Drifting?
Why was your nonprofit formed? Is this still the focus of the work of the organization? Mission drift occurs when the organization begins to “drift” away from the purpose or mission of the organization. The mission statement is the statement of purpose for the organization and sets your organization apart. Does it matter if the […]
Four Foundation Funding Myths
Many nonprofits seek foundation funding to support the mission of their organization. However, many grant seekers frequently become discouraged and frustrated — often because they have bought into one of the common myths about foundation funding. Myth 1: Funders are clear about what they want to fund. Because funders have the money, they are always […]
A Century of Released Time Bible Education
One of the least known of the tools available for evangelism and Bible education for young people is Released Time – Bible classes taught at a time set aside during the school day when public school students, with parental permission, leave the school premises to attend religious education classes. If your question is, “Really?” – […]
Governance In Non-Profits: The Best Practices
Good governance practices by a Board of Directors are vital to every nonprofit organization. It starts with meeting Legal Standards. Nonprofit organizations must follow all federal, state and local laws and its board of directors is responsible for ensuring that this happens. The IRS gives the responsibility of organizational oversight to the board of directors. […]
Family, Friends and Fools: Understanding Business as Mission
The last edition of CPN OnPoint presented an introduction to Business as Mission (BAM), as a means of gaining access to strategic and unreached places through building businesses worldwide. This article takes that discussion to the next and practical level. Socrates said that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Every follower of Jesus should […]
