Bst21 Protocol White Paper

whitePaper | November 12, 2021

If nonprofit organizations were to vote on a common theme that best characterized their operations, the winner might be “doing more with less.” Although all organizations try to run as cost-effectively as possible, the imperative to do so can be especially acute for nonprofits. One of the best areas for nonprofits to boost efficiencies is in their finance and accounting processes. Download this eBook to learn from other nonprofits how you can save significant amounts of time and money by automating your AP processes, while freeing up staff to focus on higher-value activities and your mission.

whitePaper | February 14, 2023

How much have the global pandemic, shifts in technology, and a challenging economy transformed philanthropy over the past three years? Consider these key aspects of the new normal of fundraising

whitePaper | April 14, 2022

We know the heart of every school’s mission is to strive for improved levels of success academically and through extracurricular activities. That’s why fundraising is essential to help create new opportunities for your school’s next generation of students and staff. Why is MobileCause the best option for your school? Create dynamic landing pages that inspire giving to your school fundraising campaigns! You’ll be ready to help your school raise more than ever for teacher wish lists, clubs, sports sales, and more! Customizable donation forms, that you can embed right on your school’s website to improve your school fundraising online, from anywhere Develop specific and engaging text-to-give fundraising campaigns for your school that encourages donors to give $167 on average Utilize unlimited peer-to-peer events, like school-wide fun-runs, athletics booster campaigns, and more with our best-in-class school fundraising event software

whitePaper | November 13, 2019

Well documented research shows that much like humans, organizations move through predictable life cycle stages and developmental milestones. A stage is a developmental period when characteristic and predictable patterns of behavior are present and particular tasks are accomplished. Applied to nonprofit organizations, the organizational life cycle framework illuminates the significant events at each stage of a nonprofit organization’s life that are crucial for its continued development and success.

whitePaper | April 1, 2022

This year there are increasing macroeconomic headwinds on the horizonaltogether. As we continue to operate in an uncertain environment this will undoubtedly increase the importance of the work of charities in our society. In this publication, we consider these headwinds, and the sector risks they present as well as the opportunities and practical considerations for charities. A particular focus will be on climate change and how charities can develop their response in this area. We also review wider developments in the charity world, including in relation to specific risks and external audit, as well as in the areas of tax and VAT.

whitePaper | March 25, 2020

In their seminal article, "Nonprofit Starvation Cycle", Ann Goggins Gregory and Dan Howard exhort nonprofit finance professionals to report to funders the real costs of running nonprofit organizations. The authors explain that the popular trend to restrict funding to specific programs without accounting for infrastructure expenses leads to an unintended consequence, a "nonprofit starvation cycle", where charities cease to function because they can't pay for overhead costs, such as administrative employees, computers and electric bills. To break this unhealthy cycle, the article encourages nonprofits to recalibrate funder expectations by providing accurate financial reports and other supporting information to reflect the true costs of nonprofit operations.