Joe Talks Nonprofits

Employees vs. Independent Contractors: The Costly Mistake Nonprofits Can't Afford to Make!

Hiring a part-time bookkeeper, grant writer, or consultant and issuing a 1099 doesn't automatically make them an independent contractor. In this episode of Joe Talks Nonp

Should Your Nonprofit Accept Cryptocurrency? The Opportunities, Risks, and Accounting Challenges

Cryptocurrency donations are no longer a novelty for nonprofits—they’re already moving serious money, and ignoring them could mean missing major gifts from younger, more

Signs You’re Recruiting the Wrong Board Members

Most nonprofits recruit board members for passion - and then wonder why the board can’t guide strategy, manage risk, or hold leadership accountable. If you want a stronge

Why Outdated Nonprofit Bylaws Quietly Put Your Organization at Risk

Most nonprofits only open their bylaws when something is already going wrong - a board dispute, a leadership transition, or a compliance headache. Joseph Blatt shows why

Seven Things New Board Members Need to Know Before Their First Board Metting

Your first nonprofit board meeting is not a formality - it is where your legal, fiduciary, and strategic responsibilities begin. If you just joined a board, this episode

The Nonprofit Vision Board: Turn Ideas into Strategy

Most nonprofit boards spend their time on budgets, finance, and operations - then wonder why the organization drifts. Joe Blatt shows how a vision board can become a stra

The Hidden Governance Risks in Employee Benefit Plans

Most nonprofit boards are overlooking a fiduciary risk hiding in plain sight: employee benefit plans. If your organization has a 401(k), 403(b), or a defined benefit reti

Demystifying Nonprofit Financial Statements

Are you a nonprofit board member? Does the organization’s financial statements make you uncomfortable? Do you need help understanding how they work and what to look for w

Billions Across Borders: How U.S. Charities Fund the World

How do foreign museums, universities, and global charities raise money in the U.S. without losing the tax deduction? The answer is the quiet but highly regulated world of

The Early Warning Signs That Save Nonprofits Before They Collapse

Nonprofit organizations rarely fail because of one sudden disaster - they fail because too many early warning signs get ignored. If you lead a board, finance team, or non

Does Your Nonprofit Organization need an Operational Assessment?

Your nonprofit organization can be growing and still be one incorrect system, one missed control, or one leadership gap away from disaster. Joe Blatt shows board members

The Hidden Risks of Fiscal Sponsorship

Fiscal sponsorship can turbocharge a new organization’s growth—but it also opens the door to costly legal pitfalls you can’t afford to ignore. Most nonprofits dive in wit

Why An Audit Committee is only as Strong as its Charter

Unlock the Secret to Rock-Solid Nonprofit Governance: The Audit Committee Charter A formal, well-crafted audit committee charter isn’t just administrative jargon — it’s

Why the Right Gift Acceptance Policy can Save your Nonprofit Years of Financial & Legal Headaches

Avoid costly mistakes with your nonprofit’s gift acceptance policies—discover how to safeguard your organization from overlooked risks in this essential episode. Accepti

The Hidden Power of KPIs: How Boards can Prevent Surprises with Early Warning Signs

Most nonprofit boards overlook the real power of KPIs—until they're caught off guard by surprises. What if tracking the right numbers could give you early warnings and sa

The Dangerous Grey Zone: When Nonprofits Cross the Line Between Politics and Advocacy

Most nonprofits unintentionally risk losing their tax-exempt status during election years — and many don’t even realize their organization crossed the line. In this episo

Internal Controls - How to Stop Fraud before It Starts

Did you know that 90% of fraud in nonprofits involves asset misappropriation, and nearly 33% of those losses could have been prevented with stronger internal controls? If

Three Policies That Will Protect Your Mission

Most nonprofits overlook or poorly enforce three critical governance policies—yet these are the backbone of transparency, legal compliance, and trust. Discover the simple

How to Read a 990 like an Insider

How to Read a 990 like an Insider Did you know that nearly every nonprofit must file the IRS Form 990 annually — a critical document that can make or break your organiza

Giving Back with Intention: Volunteering & Board Service Demystified

Before you say yes to volunteering or joining a nonprofit board, slow down and ask the right questions. In this episode, Joe Blatt explains the difference between hands-o