In the spirit of Valentine’s Day tomorrow, we’re spreading some Smart Givers love with this list of common Charities Review Council staff quirks and characteristics. So with that, you know you are a Charities Review Council staffer if: 10. You look up every nonprofit you hear about to see if it’s on the list of… Read more
If you’ve spent any time on our website, you’ve probably seen words like accountability thrown around. While there is no doubt that accountability is extremely important to a strong nonprofit sector and trusting, generous donors, it’s become somewhat of a buzzword. So, what does accountability really mean, especially given the new era of instant, online… Read more
Here at the Charities Review Council, we talk a lot about looking beyond the overhead ratio to determine a nonprofit’s impact based on more than just basic financials. Today, we’re diving right into the middle of that cumbersome overhead conversation to share some good news! The Office of Management and Business (OMB) announced changes in… Read more
When I graduated from college 5 years ago, I was young, innocent and idealistic. I set out to find a job where I could have a big impact. However, I struggled to find an organization or position that really appealed to me. Nothing seemed “big” enough. Even bold missions like ending world hunger or curing… Read more
Tis’ the season of many things: sharing, spending time with loved ones, and saying “Tis’ the season.” It’s also the season of year-end giving, a time when many are looking for good causes to make their year-end donations before the tax year is over. It can be a bit overwhelming when there are so many… Read more
