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1099 Part time employees are forced to live from paycheck to paycheck, no health benefits or opportunities for growth despite their dedication and loyalty to your organization. To keep them tethered to a spotty future is not rewarding their sacrfices to your organization and the community. Learn what every Executive Director should be doing to honor the hard work and commitment of their staff.

Nonprofits these days are rarely unique. Funders ask "Who is your competior?" to see if you've done your research and have explored opportunities to collaborate. They're looking for a return on their investment. Learn how to respond to this question and how to leverage your research to increase your organization's impact in this episode. 

How do Funders view volunteer-based and volunteer-led nonprofits? It may not be what you think? Funders are concerned with accountability, continuity, and consistency. Learn how to make your funder feel comfortable with funding your organization if it is volunteer-driven.

A nonprofit is a business. It’s just a business with a philanthropic focus. Employers are legally obligated to withhold certain state taxes based on labor laws. Learn which taxes your organization must withhold and how to ensure they reach the appropriate agency to avoid fines.

Are you classifying your employees as 1099 contract employees to avoid paying state taxes? Don’t get caught misclassifying employees, it could cost your organization $5,000-$15,000 per violation. Learn how to properly classify employees based on Labor Law criteria.

A major part of a nonprofit’s fund development strategy is its compliance. Impact Reporting, developing a relationship with the Program Officer, and turning misses into funding opportunities are just a few of the program compliance secrets that will help you position your organization for unsolicited and recurring funding. Program compliance is a Must for any organization serious about long-term sustainability.

A major part of a nonprofit’s fund development strategy is its compliance. Once you secure funding, learn how to keep the funding going (tip: It’s NOT guaranteed!) Powerfully position your organization for consistent funding with these little known, often overlooked tips that will turn your organization into a money magnet.

Learn what Funders are looking for when reviewing grant applications. Understanding what makes your proposal more appealing to a funder will change your whole approach to grant writing. Stop guessing. Find out exactly what funders think about the way you answer (or don’t ) questions on their applications that help them decide whether or not to fund your organization.

Learn the secrets of successful grant writing from a seasoned grant writer who has secured a $3.2 million (largest award), $3 million (most recent award) and $2.4 million grants: little known tricks of the trade that gives you an advantage over your competitors!

How do you screen a grant writer to make sure you’re not getting scammed? There are certain tell-tell signs to look for that can help prevent you from wasting precious dollars on serial grant writing scammers who prey on unsuspecting Founders. Learn what you need to know/ask before you hand over your hard-earned money.