Nonprofit Roundup: November 2015

Not every accountant can claim they love their job, but in our case it's true! We’re proud of the nonprofit organizations we serve, and feel lucky to end every day knowing that in some small way we've helped an organization create good in the world.

Our clients have been busy this month! Click on the links below to learn more about each nonprofit organization and their upcoming events.

Nonprofit Roundup November 2015

Colorado

The WILD Foundation recently participated in our client spotlight series, where we shine a light on one of our awesome nonprofit partners. Learn more about this Boulder wilderness organization and their global initiatives in Altruic’s Client Spotlight.

The Colorado African Organization is giving the gift of hope this holiday season. To learn more about the crisis facing more than 60 million displaced people around the world, visit the CAO website and join the HOPE Campaign.

emBOLDen Alliances led a session at the Colorado Nonprofit Association’s Fall Conference in Denver, titled “Evaluation Toolbox: Moving the Needle from Outputs to Outcomes.” This popular session gave nonprofits a solid framework and hands-on exercises to move beyond measuring outputs and develop an understanding of how to approach meaningful data.

The National Association for Interpretation is wrapping up this year’s NAI National Conference in Virginia Beach, where natural, cultural, and historical interpreters from across the United States meet to exchange ideas and develop professional skills.

Michigan

Reaching Higher’s Annual Gala Celebration takes place Saturday, November 14th in Northville Township, MI, to raise scholarship funds for Michigan youth. This organization aims to help young people live healthier, happier lives through its character-building leadership training program.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley doesn’t just help members of their own Michigan community - they’re changing lives globally. For every home built in their community, they fund the construction of a house in another country. In 2015, they helped support the building of homes for 18 families worldwide, and last month they reached a big milestone of $500,000 in tithe donations. To find out more about Habitat’s mission and their recent efforts in Guatemala, please visit the Habitat blog.