VALUES-ALIGNED PHILANTHROPY: Foundations Resisting Hate and Extremism

whitePaper | December 22, 2021

Whether changing in-house payroll options or taking payroll in-house for the first time, you’re making an investment that should help you improve workflows and efficiencies, save time, save money, and provide real-time access to operational data. This White Paper, Payroll Shift – Nonprofits Trend Towards In-House Payroll, highlights the systems, procedures and technology needed to manage your most important assets.

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 | 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 | June 1, 2022

When you are trying to get to the same place as everyone else, you can use the same map. But when you are blazing your own trail, those directions might help you get started, but they won’t get you where you ultimately want to go. With financial reporting, you need the standardized reports that everyone uses—such as a cash flow statement or budget to actuals—to give you an understanding of where you sit financially. These reports also help you see how you compare with industry benchmarks and other not-for-profit organizations. Knowing that the entire industry is seeing their expenses increase because of inflation makes your tighter margins easier to understand.

whitePaper | June 9, 2022

Blockchain, cryptocurrencies and the world of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) haveopened up a new financial system that everyone can benefit from without restrictionsor borders.Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are starting to show how they can be used to build globally distributed communities of like-minded individuals in a way never seen before. However so far, only a small proportion of the world’s population have been willing orable to take advantage. This has led some to the conclusion that it is a world reserved for financial elites or established investors. This could not be further from the truth when it comes to the true potential of these transformational technologies. In fact, most of the early pioneers in this space envisioned a fairer more equitable world enabled by this open permissionless technology.

whitePaper | April 8, 2022

With more than 4.5 billion people, Asia is home to the majority of the world’s population1. Recent years have seen rapid socio-economic development, as well as increased focus on significant global and local challenges. The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities, and issues such as climate change, gender inequality, inequity in access to healthcare, and poverty are now top-of-mind for countries across the region. It is against this backdrop that the landscape of philanthropy in Asia continues to evolve. Social investors are leading this charge, bringing fresh perspectives and priorities.