Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
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Newsbits – Study shows digital revenue on the rise
Fall 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” highlights a study showing digital revenue on the rise, some new positions that might emerge at not-for-profits, and a report that sheds some light on employee retention.
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Make the most of your fundraising by measuring ROI
Fall 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 568
Abstract: Cost ratios that present fundraising costs as a percentage of funds raised (also known as cost-per-dollar) focus on the expense of fundraising, while return on investment (ROI), importantly, focuses on the returns. It makes good sense to track both. This article discusses how to determine ROI and compute fundraising expense.
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Is board member compensation a good idea?
Fall 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 687
Abstract: If a not-for-profit struggles every time it needs to fill a board vacancy — and doesn’t always come up with the candidates it desires — it may be time to consider creating a board compensation program. This article explores the pluses and minuses of these programs and discusses how to launch a compensation program for board members successfully.
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All charitable deductions aren’t created equal
Fall 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
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Word count: 841
Abstract: If a nonprofit wants to keep donors on its side, it needs to explain that different types of donations can carry different tax benefits. And it should make sure that contributors know some donations aren’t deductible at all. This article explains what donors can — and can’t — deduct in regard to cash donations; ordinary income, capital gains and tangible personal property; vehicles; and property use. A sidebar discusses other limits that apply to charitable deductions.
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Newsbits – Proposed Free Speech Fairness Act: Will it pass?
Summer 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
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Word count: 423
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” reports on the Free Speech Fairness Act; a new tool that makes it easier to see nonprofit tax records; a W-2 phishing scheme that targets NFPs; and new FASB guidance on partnership consolidation.
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8 tips for writing, or revising, a whistleblower policy
Summer 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
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Word count: 571
Abstract: Whistleblower policies encourage staff, volunteers and others to discreetly provide credible information on illegal practices or violations of organizational policies. They protect individuals who risk their careers or take other kinds of risks to report illegal or unethical practices. This article offers eight suggestions for writing or refining a nonprofit’s whistleblower policy.
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Reframing – How nonprofit leaders can keep learning on the job
Summer 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
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Word count: 612
Abstract: Whether an executive on staff or a member of the board, new to the organization or a long-time veteran, a nonprofit leader sometimes faces tough challenges that a formal development class won’t address. But, according to the nonprofit Community Resource Exchange (CRE), learning on the job itself can be a rich source of leadership and management development. This article describes two self-coaching opportunities, advocated by the CRE, that lean on resources one can find in one’s self, within the workplace and among networks.
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When should you report grant and contribution revenues?
Summer 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
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Word count: 866
Abstract: When the FASB’s new revenue recognition standard was released in 2014, it caused quite a stir across industries. But the standard applies only to revenue from “exchange transactions,” also known as reciprocal transactions. Contributions to nonprofits are nonreciprocal, and your grants may be, too — meaning different rules apply. This article explains when you should report grant and contribution revenues under ASU 2014-09. A sidebar reports on future FASB guidance that will clarify how and when to recognize grant and contribution revenue when receiving government funds.
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Newsbits – High net worth donors: Generous with their money and time
Spring 2017
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Word count: 418
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” reports on a survey of high net worth donors, 2016 compliance results as released by the IRS, the hidden benefits of board service, and facts about the beneficial effects of mergers.
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Using audit techniques can help you shape your future
Spring 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 601
Abstract: Whether or not a nonprofit uses an independent auditor once a year, it can employ moves from an auditor’s playbook to get a better view of the organization’s revenue picture. This article discusses techniques such as pinpointing year-to-year trends and benchmarking to other nonprofits, which can be useful in planning a nonprofit’s short- and long-term future.
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Are you ready for endowments?
Spring 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
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Word count: 676
Abstract: With baby boomers — the largest and wealthiest generation in U.S. history — expected to transfer trillions of dollars worth of assets in the next few decades, this could be the right time to launch an endowment. This article explains the two main types of endowments, describes the pros and cons, and addresses managing assets and spending restrictions. “Quasi” endowments also are discussed.
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Fraud and the nonprofit – How to counter your vulnerabilities
Spring 2017
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Word count: 809
Abstract: Every organization — whether for-profit or nonprofit — is at risk of falling victim to costly acts of fraud. Nonprofits, though, have some common characteristics that can make them particularly susceptible to such schemes. This article discusses organizational weak spots and advises on ways to combat risks by implementing some simple controls. A sidebar discusses the “fraud triangle” of conditions that can lead to fraud.
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Newsbits – ALS Association continues to reap benefits of Ice Bucket Challenge
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
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Word count: 404
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” reports on how the ALS Association is continuing to reap benefits from its “Ice Bucket Challenge” and how legacy not-for-profits are going digital to attract Millennial donors. It also describes how a fitness app is leveraging the Pokémon GO craze and reveals some results of a survey on nonprofit hiring challenges.
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Nonprofit life cycle – Mature nonprofits face changing priorities
Winter 2017
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Word count: 529
Abstract: In the life cycle of a nonprofit, the maturity (or governance) stage generally begins around an organization’s eighth year. By this time, the nonprofit has built its core programs and achieved a reputation in the community. This article describes an organization’s shift to financial stability, the maturity of its board of directors and program considerations.
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8 tips for creating your own survey
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 621
Abstract: An organization that wants to survey its members, donors or other constituents for feedback on a program or project, but hasn’t created a survey before, shouldn’t fret. It just needs to keep in mind certain rules, and the rest will follow. This article contains eight tips for writing an effective survey.
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Making sense of FASB’s new accounting standard for nonprofits
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 854
Abstract: The FASB recently released its first update to the financial reporting rules for nonprofits since 1993. The new Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-14, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, will affect the financial statements of most nonprofits when it takes effect. This article explains the standard’s new net asset classes, how liquidity and available resources reporting has changed, and the new requirements for reporting expenses and investment return. How to present operating cash flows is also briefly discussed. A sidebar outlines the FASB’s goals for the new standard.