| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accessibility | ease of access for all |
| 2. | accountability | being answerable for results |
| 3. | advocacy | public support for a cause |
| 4. | agenda | list of meeting topics |
| 5. | allocation | distribution of resources |
| 6. | appeal | fundraising request to donors |
| 7. | asset | valuable resource owned |
| 8. | audit | formal financial examination |
| 9. | baseline | starting point for measurement |
| 10. | bequest | gift left in a will |
| 11. | board | group providing organizational oversight |
| 12. | budget | planned income and spending |
| 13. | burnout | exhaustion from prolonged stress |
| 14. | bylaws | rules for organizational governance |
| 15. | capacity | ability to perform effectively |
| 16. | cash flow | movement of money in and out |
| 17. | collaboration | working jointly toward goals |
| 18. | community | people connected by place or interest |
| 19. | compliance | following laws and regulations |
| 20. | consensus | general agreement among members |
| 21. | controls | checks preventing errors or misuse |
| 22. | cultivation | building donor relationship over time |
| 23. | data | facts used for analysis |
| 24. | deficit | expenses exceeding income |
| 25. | development | building philanthropic support |
| 26. | diversity | presence of varied backgrounds |
| 27. | donation | gift of money or goods |
| 28. | donor | person or entity giving |
| 29. | earmark | designate funds for purpose |
| 30. | endowment | invested funds supporting mission |
| 31. | engagement | active involvement and participation |
| 32. | equity | fairness considering different needs |
| 33. | ethics | moral principles for conduct |
| 34. | evaluation | assessment of effectiveness |
| 35. | evidence | information supporting a conclusion |
| 36. | expense | money spent by organization |
| 37. | feasibility | likelihood a plan can work |
| 38. | fiduciary | having legal duty of care |
| 39. | forecast | estimate of future finances |
| 40. | funder | source of financial support |
| 41. | fundraising | raising money for mission |
| 42. | governance | system of oversight and control |
| 43. | grant | funding awarded for purpose |
| 44. | impact | meaningful effect or change |
| 45. | in-kind | given as goods or services |
| 46. | inclusion | ensuring people feel welcomed |
| 47. | incorporation | legal formation of an entity |
| 48. | innovation | new approach or improvement |
| 49. | integrity | honesty and strong moral principles |
| 50. | leadership | guiding people and direction |
| 51. | learning | using insights to improve |
| 52. | liability | debt or obligation owed |
| 53. | liquidity | cash available for needs |
| 54. | major gift | large donation from one donor |
| 55. | management | coordinating people and operations |
| 56. | metrics | measures used to track performance |
| 57. | minutes | official meeting notes |
| 58. | mission | organization’s core purpose |
| 59. | mitigation | steps to reduce risk |
| 60. | narrative | story explaining meaning and purpose |
| 61. | newsletter | regular update sent to supporters |
| 62. | nonprofit | organization serving public benefit |
| 63. | operations | day-to-day organizational activities |
| 64. | orientation | initial introduction and training |
| 65. | outcome | result achieved by activities |
| 66. | outreach | efforts to reach people |
| 67. | oversight | supervision and monitoring |
| 68. | partnership | collaborative working relationship |
| 69. | philanthropy | generous support for public good |
| 70. | pledge | promised future donation |
| 71. | policy | formal rule or guideline |
| 72. | procedure | standard way to do something |
| 73. | program | organized set of services |
| 74. | proposal | formal request or plan |
| 75. | prospect | likely donor or funder |
| 76. | quorum | minimum members needed to act |
| 77. | recruitment | bringing in new people |
| 78. | reserve | funds saved for stability |
| 79. | resolution | formal decision by a board |
| 80. | restricted | limited to specific use |
| 81. | retention | keeping donors or staff engaged |
| 82. | revenue | money coming into organization |
| 83. | risk | possibility of harm or loss |
| 84. | service | help provided to others |
| 85. | solicitation | asking for a contribution |
| 86. | solvency | ability to meet obligations |
| 87. | stakeholder | person affected by the organization |
| 88. | stewardship | careful management of resources |
| 89. | strategy | overall plan for goals |
| 90. | surplus | income exceeding expenses |
| 91. | sustainability | ability to continue long-term |
| 92. | tax-exempt | not subject to certain taxes |
| 93. | training | teaching needed skills |
| 94. | transparency | openness in operations and decisions |
| 95. | trust | confidence in reliability and honesty |
| 96. | turnover | rate people leave roles |
| 97. | unrestricted | usable for general needs |
| 98. | values | guiding beliefs and principles |
| 99. | vision | desired future impact |
| 100. | volunteer | person giving unpaid time |
