If your nonprofit wants to improve budgeting, forecasting, fundraising or other functions but is having a hard time identifying both problems and solutions, data analytics can help. This form of business intelligence is already considered invaluable in the for-profit world. But it can be just as useful to nonprofits. Goal: informed decision making Data analytics […]
The challenge of quantifying lost productivity damages
Stick around the construction business long enough and it will happen to you. Maybe it already has. We’re referring to the unfortunate circumstance of, through no fault of your own, a project getting severely disrupted. In such cases, you might eventually need to file a claim in court against the owner for lost productivity damages. […]
Beyond theft: The human side of jobsite security
When the topic of security on a construction site comes up, the discussion usually revolves around one word: theft. How do we keep people from stealing stuff? But there’s another aspect of jobsite security that tends to get relatively little attention: the human side. All too often, construction company owners don’t recognize these risks until […]
Attracting nonprofit execs with creative compensation mixes
The IRS’s reasonable compensation rule sometimes may seem like an obstacle to attracting and retaining qualified nonprofit executives. Although the rule is intended to prevent “private inurement” or “excess benefits,” it ultimately restricts what you can offer a candidate. Of course, some nonprofits simply don’t have the means — or their donors object to using […]
Should you pay board members?
Contrary to what many believe, it’s legal — and in some cases, necessary — to compensate nonprofit board members. For example, paying compensation can help attract well-known business leaders or people with specialized expertise. It might also be appropriate if board members are expected to invest significant time and effort in the role, or if […]
5 tips for successful nonprofit succession
Every nonprofit organization needs a comprehensive succession plan to ensure smooth leadership transitions. Here are five tips for making a written plan successful: Look within. It’s important to develop employees who can move up the ladder when an executive director or other senior manager leaves. But don’t rule out hiring an outsider. Promoting from within […]
Play to win: Profitability tips for today’s construction companies
In the construction business, like most others, the focus is on “being competitive.” But what does this really mean? For many contractors, it means staying in the game — turning a profit when you can but at the very least breaking even. This is particularly the case when jobs are scarce or perhaps you run […]
How nonprofits can treat “Founder’s Syndrome”
Of the many afflictions that can impede a nonprofit organization’s growth, one of the more deadly is “Founder’s Syndrome.” This occurs when a single individual — typically the founder, executive director or other long-term leader — wields a disproportionate amount of power and resists efforts to redistribute authority. Fortunately, there’s a potential cure. Note the […]
WW&D receives two awards
Wheeler Wolfenden and Dwares, CPAs has been recognized for the firm’s website by the Hermes Creative Awards and the Delaware Press Association. Hermes Creative Awards presented the firm with a Gold Award in the Professional Services Website category. With nearly 6,000 entries from across the US, Canada and 35 countries, the Hermes Creative Awards is […]
3 traits of growth-oriented nonprofits
What does it take to grow a nonprofit from a concept to a $2 million-plus revenue organization? A November 2016 study attempted to answer this question by surveying 200 social entrepreneurs funded by impact investing portfolios such as the Skoll Foundation and Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund. Even if your organization’s growth goals are relatively […]