Funding Federal Government: Who Has the Power to Do What?
Understanding the federal budget process is crucial, especially when funding for essential programs is at risk. The executive branch cannot unilaterally withhold congressionally approved funds, as demonstrated by the recent federal court ruling.
A Revolutionary Idea: Communities Deserve Community Benefit
The community hospital – frequently a nonprofit organization organized around community service, charity care, and serving the poor in multiple capacities – has been a cornerstone of our health system. Today, the majority of the 6,219 hospitals across the United States (2,978 or 57%) are nonprofit. As a nonprofit, this means that they do not pay certain local, state, and federal taxes, such as property and income taxes. This exemption is not insignificant: in 2020 alone, it amounted to $28 billion.
A Primer on the New Hanover Community Endowment Application Process
This year the Endowment has launched six strategic grant opportunities under Community Development, Community Safety, Education, and Social and Health Equity. This year the Endowment has launched six strategic grant opportunities under Community Development, Community Safety, Education, and Social and Health Equity. With approximately two weeks left in the grant cycle, many factors must be considered by an organization when applying for an opportunity.
Unlocking Federal Funding: A Guide to Diversifying Resources for Nonprofits and State Agencies
Familiarity with diversifying funding streams, especially in nonprofits and state agencies, often includes knowledge of federal funding processes. Congressionally Directed Spending Requests, obtained through appropriations bills, are highly sought after. Members of Congress submit these requests, hoping to secure necessary expenses for their respective states. These bills also fund federal agency programs and contribute to federal grants.
New Rules for Hospital Pricing Transparency: What They Mean for Healthcare Systems and Consumers
When insurers don’t cover the cost of out-of-network care, the patient is “balance billed” the difference between the total cost of services being charged and the amount the insurer pays.
CARES Act Tax Changes: What’s New Regarding Charitable Giving?
Considering that the response to the pandemic has greatly impacted our nonprofit healthcare providers and first responders, it is not a bad time to be coming into new tax perks connected to charitable giving.
CMS Releases State Guidance for Medicaid Implementation of SUPPORT Act
States must amend their State Plan and receive CMS approval of the application for implementation of these DUR requirements.
Developing Your Strategic Capital Campaign Plan (and Getting Ready to Launch!)
So, you’ve decided you want to launch a Capital Campaign to support a large upcoming project for your organization. Here’s what you need to know.
Ensuring Compliance and Success with Nonprofit Hospital Community Benefits Reporting
There is a renewed interest at the federal level in ensuring that tax-exempt hospitals are meeting the intent of the community benefits standard. Here’s what you need to know.
The Critical Importance of Donor Stewardship to Continued Philanthropic Giving
Keep donors confident in your organization’s direction, and inform and connect their philanthropic goals with your work.
The Mothership: Capital Campaign
The Capital Campaign is the mothership in the fundraising world that helps expand your mission and reach more people with a significant change.
Identifying Project Leads Early for Post-Award Grant Management Success
You’ve finished the heavy lifting of designing a project or program, writing a grant, and submitting the application and you just found out you’ve been awarded the grant. Congratulations! …But now what?
Fundraising Professionals: Embrace Personal Connections for Success
There are several basic and well-known tenets in fundraising, whether one fundraises professionally. It is essential to personalize the donor experience for charities and nonprofits. Acknowledging kindness can significantly improve the relationship.
Giving Fundraising Staff a Seat at the Table Encourages Nonprofit Organizational Growth
It is the objective of every fundraiser to determine what the C-Suite’s sweet spot is in terms of luring them into doing what they must in order for nonprofit fundraising efforts to be successful. Here’s how.