Category Archives: Finance

NPOs Targeted By House For Earmark Elimination

Nonprofits have been closed out of receiving earmarks from a major source of federal funding following last week’s rules change to a community project grant program. The change was made by Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK4), chairman of the powerful House

Up To $2 Million In Disaster Assistance For Washington NPOs

Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Washington state following the federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred this past Jan.

Investing in Growth: Leaders’ Professional Development Plans

Nonprofit leaders need to commit to a mindset of continuous learning and professional development to remain relevant and effective in their current roles. This requires embracing opportunities for skill development, whether through reading books and articles, attending conferences and workshops,

Givebutter Gets $50M Private Equity Investment

Givebutter, the all-in-one nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform, closed a $50 million strategic growth investment led by BVP Forge, Bessemer Venture Partners’ dedicated investment fund for self-sustaining, growing companies. There is also participation from existing investor Ardent Venture Partners. The

Data Shows Online Giving Couldn’t Save 2023 Revenue

Fundraisers expecting online revenue to save their 2023 were probably very disappointed. Online revenue declined by 1% during 2023 on average, but revenue from monthly giving increased 6%, and accounted for 31% of all online revenue. Some nonprofits did have

Dustin Rinaldi on tax changes: 529 plans

Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Section 529 plan savings may now be used for K-12 tuition as well as for higher education costs. Over 20 years ago, federal lawmakers authorized states to create tax-exempt “qualified

Meet Dustin Rinaldi Naples FL

  Dustin Rinaldi, cfp®, awma®, ea Founder & Wealth Advisor CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations¹ Life, health, and annuity insurance registrations College of Financial Planning Accredited Wealth Management Advisor Enrolled Agent tax advisor recognized by