Nonprofit
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Accounting for program services and the activities that support them
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 727
Abstract: Donors and funders want to know how nonprofits use their financial resources — maybe even more than ever during this difficult time. Rules issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) can help them break down spending. This article reviews the key rules affecting expense allocation.
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Help staffers with tax-free disaster relief payments
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 432
Abstract: With the COVID-19 crisis pushing people across the country into financial hardship, it’s natural that some nonprofits want to extend a helping hand to staff members. The good news is that the federal tax code provides a way to make tax-free direct payments to employees in need. This article explains the type of events that are “qualified disasters.” It also explains how certain disbursements to employees are generally excluded from the recipients’ gross income for federal tax purposes, and points out that employers don’t need to report them on W-2 forms.
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How will the IRS’s regs on donations for “consideration” affect you?
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 544
Abstract: The IRS has issued its final regulations on the tax treatment of transfers made to charitable entities in return for “consideration.” Among other things, the rules tackle a recent tax strategy for avoiding the limit on state and local tax deductions imposed by the TCJA. This article discusses various parts of the regulations, including programs from state and local government that provide tax credits in return for certain donations. It also addresses the IRS’s clarification of the rule that limits deductions for quid pro quo contributions.
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Artificial intelligence moves to the nonprofit forefront
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 784
Abstract: AI has made an impact on a wide range of industries, including the nonprofit sector. Although some organizations might find this evolving technology daunting and cost-prohibitive, AI tools can help nonprofits of all sizes cut costs by streamlining operations. They might even be able to leverage AI to better achieve mission-critical objectives. This article defines AI and discusses how it can be used to benefit operations and more. A sidebar gives real-life examples of how AI has helped nonprofits meet their missions.
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Newsbytes – Struggle ensues to recruit young diverse boards
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 434
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbytes” zeroes in on the struggle nonprofits are having to recruit young diverse boards; an accounting of the number of nonprofits that benefited from the PPP; and a new law that provides for self-insured organizations to get unemployment relief.
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Pandemic, civil unrest spotlight potential of mutual aid
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 590
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and the response to racial justice issues have brought greater attention to mutual aid. Although the concept is nothing new, its emergence in recent times highlights the possibility that nonprofits can partner on mutual aid projects to enhance their mission- and cost-effectiveness when resources are tight. This article explains how mutual aid works and gives examples of mutual aid efforts in 2020.
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Donor-advised funds – How they work and how to land them
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 670
Abstract: Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have shown consistent growth over the last nine years, according to the 2019 Donor-Advised Fund Report from the NPT. This article explains how DAFs work, the benefits for donors and the role of sponsors, among other things.
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Capacity building: Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses
Winter 2021
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 824
Abstract: The economic crisis has many nonprofits scrambling to find funding. But equally important is making internal adjustments that can boost their ability to fulfill their long-term mission. This article explains how the capacity-building process bolsters an organization’s infrastructure, who should spearhead the effort and how to avoid wrong turns. A sidebar sums up the self-assessment element of capacity building.
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News for Nonprofits – Charity Navigator launches new rating system
Year End 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 440
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” highlights Charity Navigator’s new rating system, survey results that predict how many nonprofits may be forced to close as a result of COVID-19 and a report that shows many ultrawealthy don’t donate.
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Deciding if it’s time for a merger
Year End 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 586
Abstract: As many nonprofits struggle financially as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, some are considering merging with another organization to survive. Nonprofit mergers are nothing new, of course, but they’re not always a good idea. This article discusses some of the factors an organization should weigh when evaluating merger opportunities.
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Financial management – Are you using relevant ratios in these uncertain times?
Year End 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 686
Abstract: Ratios grab information from your financial statements that can be presented as easy-to-process snapshots of an organization’s financial health, an effective tool in the COVID-19–related economic crisis. This article presents some ratios that can be useful in calculating a nonprofit’s financial stability.
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IRS issues proposed regs on UBTI “silo” rules
Year End 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 829
Abstract: Ever since the TCJA changed the rules about UBTI, nonprofits have had questions about just how those rules apply. Now there are proposed IRS regulations that nonprofits with more than one unrelated trade or business can rely on until final regulations are published. This article highlights the regs’ critical components, including elements that have changed from earlier drafts. A sidebar explains how the newly proposed regulations allow an organization’s various investment activities to be treated as one separate unrelated business.
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FASB proceeds with guidance on gifts in kind
Fall 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 428
Abstract: Many nonprofits rely on contributions of nonfinancial assets, such as fixed assets (land, buildings, equipment), services, and materials and supplies. New rules from the FASB are intended to increase transparency around such donations. This article discusses the new standard on handling gifts-in-kind donations, which was released in early 2020 and finalized in June. Key provisions of the standard are highlighted.
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Corporate matching programs – Still popular after all these years
Fall 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 659
Abstract: Corporate matching gift programs are an almost surefire way to make the most of charitably minded companies and their gift-giving employees. This article describes how matching programs typically work and how to pinpoint corporate targets. It also covers how an organization can create its own matching program.
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Audit prep: 6 ways to save time and money
Fall 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 578
Abstract: Amidst an economic crisis, the idea of undergoing an external audit may not be appealing. But it’s a valuable tool for demonstrating an organization’s financial condition to stakeholders — perhaps more important than ever in the shadow of COVID-19. This article presents some preparatory steps that can make the annual audit process less expensive and disruptive.
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Reduce your costs to cope with COVID-19
Fall 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 863
Abstract: Nonprofits of all kinds once again face a nationwide economic crisis, this time caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges are daunting, but previous recessions may provide a road map for helping organizations navigate the far-reaching effects of the virus. The path forward starts with strategic cost-cutting that contains expenses but allows you to continue your mission. Several areas make ripe targets for most nonprofits, including staffing, facilities and vendors. A sidebar focuses on another tactic: accelerating revenues and deferring bill payments.