For any nonprofit, every dollar counts. However, as a leader, you often work with limited resources as you try to save every penny. So, every little amount can be used for mission-critical initiatives. However, just because you are operating with a tight budget does not mean you have to compromise on quality. There are tens of thousands of free or low-cost tools and resources available to nonprofits to help you achieve your goals and advance your mission.

If you are thinking of starting a nonprofit, you are not alone. In fact, the number of nonprofits in the US has grown twice that of for-profit organizations. There are more than 1.6 million nonprofits in the US today, making it one of the areas of interest to most people in the US. This means that if you are thinking of starting a nonprofit, someone might already have your idea. So, you need to do thorough research and ask these six questions before starting your nonprofit.

The risk of fraud has been rising in almost every industry over the recent years. While the risk can be damaging to every organization, for nonprofits, scams can affect service delivery significantly. They can hit the reputation of a charity leading to devastating consequences. Because of these undesirable effects, nonprofits must be aware of the rising trend of phishing emails that result in massive breaches. Hackers have increased their targeting of nonprofits over the recent years due to their vulnerability resulting from their small sizes and lack of adequate infrastructure to protect against potential attacks.