Better Fundraising through Better Accounting
The Client: A Domestic Violence Prevention Organization Inspired by the founder’s story of domestic violence, this group enables more research on domestic violence, encourages cross-sector collaborations, and promotes strategies for prevention. The Challenge: Foul Forms for Fundraising Nonprofit fundraisers know the importance of a properly completed and filed Form 990. Grantmakers and funders often look…
Back on Track with the Board
The Client: A Non-Partisan Organization of Women Legislators For nearly 30 years, this DC-based nonpartisan nonprofit has helped nearly 2,000 women state legislators drive sound policy through providing leadership opportunities, education, and resources. The Challenge: Board of Directors Left in the Dark Its Board of Directors, made up of 13 women legislators from across the…
Seeds of Change Grow Fast
The Client: A Social Justice Group Forming coalitions and building bridges is this social justice group’s prime mission. To further its organizational mission and community building efforts, it joined with another organization in 2014. Now with offices in New York City and Washington, DC, and a staff of 83, this ever-evolving group is charting new…
A Sea Change Needs a Navigator
The Client: A Business Trade Association and Related Foundation Founded in 1951, this trade association has more than 2,500 members and is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit based in Washington, DC. The Challenge: Staffing Changes Change can be difficult for any organization, particularly when it comes to staffing. After a staffing reorganization, the interim CEO discovered a…
Help! Experts Needed!
The Client: A Minority Business Leadership Group Founded in 2003, this 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization is dedicated to fostering a broad awareness of the diversity of thought, heritage, interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent. Its areas of focus include leadership, public service, commerce, corporate responsibility, and more. The Challenge: A Bumpy Road…
A “Super CPA” Saves the Day
The Client: An Animal Advocacy Group With more than 650,000 supporters around the world, an animal advocacy group in Maryland has been committed to saving lives in shelters, reforming public policies, and changing attitudes about animal welfare for more than 20 years. The Challenge: Has anyone seen my accountant? Year after year, they weren’t getting…