What Nick writes about

Everything here comes back to one question: how does a nonprofit grow and run efficiently without putting its leaders at personal risk? Nick covers that from five angles.

• Nonprofit credit and financial operationsHow organizational credit actually works, what a true line of credit means for cash flow, and the finance fundamentals every executive director and treasurer should have on paper.
• Card controls, policy, and spend governanceStaff-card limits, approval rules, reimbursement fixes, and the card policy that keeps a board comfortable and an audit uneventful.
• Tools and technology for nonprofitsHonest evaluations of the software nonprofits run on, from accounting and CRM platforms to AI tools, with the fees and fine print included.
• Marketing, advertising, and acquisitionHow nonprofits reach donors, members, and program participants without wasting a limited budget, and how to measure whether it worked.
• Growth strategy and vendor decisionsThe higher-level calls: when to switch providers, how to read an issuer change, and where to invest when the organization is ready to scale.

Articles by Nick Black

• How to Set Up a Booster Club Bank Account and Credit CardA practical guide to booster club bank accounts, organization-issued cards, financial controls, monthly review, and a clean treasurer transition. September 2026.
• Best Credit Cards for Nonprofits (2026)Last updated September 1, 2026 How this guide works: Charity Charge publishes this guide and offers one of the cards compared below. We asked the same… September 2026.
• Capital One and Discover Card Changes: What Nonprofits Need to KnowA practical guide for nonprofit finance teams handling Discover and Capital One account notices, staff cards, recurring charges, accounting connections, and card reviews. September 2026.
• EIN for Nonprofits: How to Get, Find, and Use Your NumberAn EIN (Employer Identification Number) is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify your organization, and your nonprofit needs one before it can open a… August 2026.
• Google Workspace for Nonprofits: A Comprehensive GuideLast updated August 31, 2026 Google Workspace for Nonprofits is a powerful suite of productivity and collaboration tools designed to help nonprofit organizations operate more efficiently… July 2026.
• Federal Grant Rules May Change October 1. Here’s What Nonprofits Should Fix NowQuick summary The main comment deadline for OMB’s proposed federal financial-assistance rule passed July 13, 2026. OMB says late comments will be considered only to the… July 2026.
• 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance: What Nonprofits Must Know2 CFR 200, the Uniform Guidance, is the federal government’s master rulebook for all federal grant awards. It covers how funds must be managed, how costs… June 2026.
• What Is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)? A Guide for NonprofitsA donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows donors to make a tax-deductible contribution, invest those assets for potential growth, and recommend grants… May 2026.
• 7 Risks of Using Personal Credit Cards for Nonprofit ExpensesUsing personal credit cards for nonprofit expenses creates real liability, tax, and audit problems, even when staff get reimbursed quickly. The risks include damage to personal… April 2026.
• How to Set Spending Limits for Nonprofit Staff and Board MembersSpending limits at nonprofits aren’t about distrust. They’re about protecting staff from making judgment calls with organizational money, and protecting the organization from the liability that… April 2026.
• How Nonprofit Corporate Cards Work: Guide for Executive Director’sA nonprofit corporate card is a payment card issued to your 501(c)(3), not to an individual, that lets staff spend against the organization’s credit with limits,… April 2026.
• Do Churches Get Charged Credit Card Fees?Churches get charged credit card fees in two very different scenarios: when the church uses a credit card to pay for things like office supplies, software,… April 2026.
• Can Churches Get a Credit Card? What You Need to KnowYes, churches can get a credit card and for most religious organizations, having one is a practical necessity rather than a luxury. Managing day-to-day operational expenses,… April 2026.
• Nonprofit Credit Card Policy: What to Include + Free TemplateLast updated August 14, 2026 A nonprofit credit card policy (whether your organization calls it a corporate card policy or a card use policy, the document… March 2026.
• 7 Solutions for Nonprofit Reimbursements and Spending ControlsIf you’re an executive director watching your team drown in manual reimbursements, waiting weeks for staff to be repaid, and losing track of who spent what,… March 2026.
• 6 Best Nonprofit Accounting Software Solutions (2026)In this blog post, we will review the top nonprofit accounting software solutions to help you make an informed decision about which one is right for... February 2026.
• Can Nonprofits Invest in Stocks? Rules & BenefitsCan nonprofits invest in stocks? Discover how nonprofit organizations can legally invest in the stock market and the benefits of doing so. February 2026.
• Nonprofit Expense Management: Comprehensive Guide (2026)Introduction: Expense Management Is Now Public-Facing In 2026, expense management is no longer a back-office function. It is a public credibility system. Donors, journalists, and grantmakers… January 2026.

Charity Charge is a Public Benefit Corporation founded in 2015 in Austin, Texas. It issues the Charity Charge Corporate Card and the Charity Charge Business Credit Card, credit cards built exclusively for 501(c) organizations. Meet the full team or browse all authors.