The word “audit” can strike fear in even the bravest of .ORG leader’s hearts, conjuring images of stone-faced heavies in suits, lurking around corners, sifting through binders and boxes. Fortunately the reality is much less dramatic. Yes, there’s always the possibility that an audit by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or equivalent tax authority […]
“A stitch in time saves nine.” This centuries-old proverb refers to mending sails on a ship and means that if you solve a small problem early, you’ll prevent it from becoming a bigger one. For mission-based .ORGs, preparing for tax time is made easier by following this advice. The best way to avoid anxiety, missed […]
We explore some common mistakes people make when first starting to use data and also offer some best practice advice Data analytics has developed a reputation built and sustained by notions of intense spreadsheets, incomprehensible data, and graphs that can hurt eyes. The reality is very different. Data analytics may be perceived as difficult, but […]
Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]
by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry In today’s culture, an organization’s “real world” reputation is inextricable from its online one. While the Internet has long ceased to be a place that is separate from the “real world,” the rules of engagement on the web have become ever more important for organizations to […]
by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry There’s a lot of wisdom in this legendary Rolling Stones lyric: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find, you get what you need.” This sentiment is especially relevant for .ORGs looking to resource a growing mission-based organization. According […]
Data tells a story. Data provides a narrative. Data gives us a past, present, and future. It shows us the lessons that we should take from the past, the changes that we should make in the present, and the direction we should take in the future. Simply put, data tells a story and understanding data […]
Each mission-driven organization is on a journey, whether a day or decade old. This article is part of our “Lessons from Leaders” program, which is designed to offer help from those who’ve faced the same challenges you do now – whether it’s creating an online presence, engaging with communities, fundraising, best practices or other issues. […]
by Paul Diaz, Vice President Policy, Public Interest Registry Social media entrepreneur and Founder of Digital Marketing, Gary Henderson, put it well: “Social media has become the most influential and important virtual space where the platform is not only used for social networking but is also a great way of digitally advertising your brand and your […]