Food For Thought’s Post

We're pleased to feature in Third Force News' Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024. One of our charities specialists, Associate Director Rory McCall, highlights why a reserves policy is important. 💰 Rory covers what reserves are, what the policy should consider, the level of reserves and reassessing the policy. Read it here (page 12): https://lnkd.in/dsQvcBSx #charitytrustees #socialenterprise #nonprofitmanagement

The decline in charitable giving — what many call the "generosity crisis" — has nonprofits of all sizes feeling concerned. Charities need to stand out from the crowd and demonstrate credibility to donors. Charity Navigator's beacons can help organizations do this. Watch this video to learn how: https://bit.ly/3SK16RL

✨[Upcoming Webinar] Charitable organizations are being rated, reviewed, and ranked by charity watchdog organizations that gather information about your organization. How does your organization rank? Join us to learn steps on improving your nonprofit’s ratings, as well as taking control of the information that is being distributed about your organization! Register Here: https://hubs.ly/Q02zhZzH0 #nonprofitaccounting #freecpe

Proud to add the 🔸 to my profile - meaning that I've taken Giving What We Can's pledge to donate at least 10% of my income to high impact charities. Read more about Giving What We Can's amazing work, and about the pledge, here: 10percentpledge.org.

Charitable organizations are being rated, reviewed and ranked by charity watchdog organizations that gather information about your organization. How does your organization rank? Join this week's #BusinessShineMember Your Part-Time Controller, LLC to learn steps on improving your nonprofit’s ratings, as well as taking control of the information that is being distributed about your organization! Register Here: https://hubs.ly/Q02zKVqs0

Not even the kitchen sink: Giving your house to charity is worth exploring –If you’re planning to leave your residence to your children in your estate plan, you might reconsider because they may not want it! The team at the community foundation can help you evaluate the various options for giving the family home to charity. You might be surprised by the possibilities. Want to read more? Follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e7JDwDF4

Learn how small businesses can make a significant impact on their communities through charitable giving. From volunteering and charity drives to building lasting relationships with local charities, find innovative ways to give back. Read the article and make a difference today. https://hubs.ly/Q0276LF80

Read the article and if you think you or your company would like to become a member of our Titanium Circle (a special group of people and companies that want to give something back) then just let me know and I will get the ball rolling

The word of the day is ‘willanthropy’: the act of leaving a gift, however small, to a charity in your will. Many local and national charities depend on the generosity of willanthropists, who are supporting causes they care most about. You can find out more about #willanthropy here: https://lnkd.in/ehAeRAY2

Some interesting tips from OSCR on Report and Accounts.