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News for Nonprofits – Annual survey names best nonprofit employers
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 417
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” discusses an annual survey that names the best nonprofits to work for; the shared responsibility, or “play or pay,” provisions of the health care act to take effect in 2015; and how to avoid the kind of embezzlement that was perpetrated in one recent scam.
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The proof is in documenting donor gifts
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 707
Abstract: If a nonprofit is not complying with the IRS requirements for acknowledging charitable contributions from its donors, it may find the IRS disallowing those donors’ deductions. This article looks at two recent U.S. Tax Court rulings that amplify this point. In one, a couple’s deduction was disallowed because they hadn’t received a timely notification that they hadn’t received any goods or services in exchange for their contributions. In the other, an experienced real property appraiser was unable to deduct a property donation because he’d appraised the gift himself, instead of getting an independent appraisal. The article goes on to review the IRS “substantiation rules.”
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Op-eds – Spread the word for free
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 533
Abstract: Nonprofits that lack the budget for a full-scale media campaign may wonder how to get their message heard throughout the community. But placing opinion editorials (op-eds) in newspapers can be an effective — and free — way to get their word out and win public support. This article provides tips for writing effective op-eds and getting them published.
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6 tips for developing spectacular board members
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 866
Abstract: Preparing new board members to forge ahead — and excel at the job — takes navigation. This article offers six tips for getting new board members up to speed and keeping them on the right course. The tips include providing orientation, setting performance targets and developing a continuing education program. A sidebar examines what to look for when considering qualifications for the next board chair.
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Why nonprofits need audits — even when they aren’t required
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 432
Abstract: Some nonprofits may be required to hire an outside CPA to audit their books. Even when external audits aren’t mandated, however, they’re often recommended because they can provide assurance that the organization is operating with integrity and within acceptable accounting guidelines. This article explains why external auditors are in a better position to conduct audits than staff or board members. Recommended Article
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Newsbits – Lack of capital hinders expansion
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 429
Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” looks at a report that studies how nonprofits view scaling (that is, growing programs to a larger scale), along with another report that encourages Congress to require the IRS to make Form 990 data “open” — available to all free of charge in a standard format, published without proprietary conditions and available online as a bulk download. It also discusses a Web app that automatically donates fractions of a cent to charity each time someone opens a new tab.
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What to expect when the IRS comes knocking
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 798
Abstract: Notice of an IRS audit may be unnerving to a nonprofit, but understanding the nuts and bolts of IRS reviews can help reduce its risk of running into trouble. This article looks at the three types of IRS reviews and how the agency selects an organization for scrutiny. A sidebar lists some of the matters that a particular type of review may cover.
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The investment manager – Finding the right fish in the sea
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 631
Abstract: It’s a challenge for a nonprofit to find the best person to make prudent investments while meeting investment goals. This article offers guidance regarding where to look for qualified candidates, what questions to ask them, and how they should be compensated.
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Board meetings: Time to go virtual?
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 630
Abstract: Regularly scheduled board meetings are a must, but not every meeting has to be conducted in person. Periodic virtual board meetings — ranging from conference calls to videoconferencing — can offer significant benefits for both organizations and their board members. This article describes how virtual meetings can be attractive to busy board members, both current and potential. But it also discusses some of the challenges, and why virtual meetings may be more suitable for some agendas than others.
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Are you ready to respond to a PR crisis?
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 640
Abstract: Nonprofits can mentally rehearse their response to every conceivable public relations crisis and still get blindsided by something unanticipated. And thanks to the “new reality” of social media platforms and 24-hour-a-day news operations, rumors and misinformation now spread like wildfire. This article offers tips on planning for the unplannable.
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Walk the talk with a code of ethics
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 628
Abstract: Managers and their staff may know that their nonprofit is ethical — but that doesn’t mean those outside their organization do. A formal code of ethics can help communicate a nonprofit’s values and assure donors and other stakeholders that the group deserves their trust and support. This article explains the policies a code should include and how to communicate and implement it.
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Fundraising costs under attack – Why charity watchdog groups are taking aim
Summer 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 819
Abstract: Among nonprofits and watchdog organizations, almost no issue is as contentious as the cost of fundraising. The two groups have disagreed over whether joint allocation costs ought to be considered fundraising expenses and how much a charity should spend on direct-mail campaigns. This article summarizes some of the major issues of contention. A sidebar looks at the costs of gala events.
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News for Nonprofits – Study: Major flaws impair fundraising
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 399
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” notes a study that shows deep problems at many nonprofits regarding fundraising, but that suggests “calls to action.” “News for Nonprofits” also looks at IRS attempts to determine if nonprofits reporting substantial gross unrelated business income (UBI) for the last three years also are reporting income tax due for those years. And it discusses the production of marketing videos for nonprofits that is offered by the Giving Library, a research tool for matching foundation grantmakers and individual donors with organizations.
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Litigation protection – Be safe, not sorry
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Lawsuits involving nonprofits aren’t unusual in today’s litigious society, and organizations sometimes take a huge financial and public relations hit as a result. But a nonprofit can employ safeguards to protect itself from litigation and potential financial devastation. This article offers a quick review of some safeguards.
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Setting the salaries and benefits of your executives
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 715
Abstract: Rules known as “intermediate sanctions” allow the IRS to assess penalties against nonprofit executives who receive excess compensation — and the board members who approve it. This article discusses what’s considered excess compensation and what’s viewed as a conflict of interest during the compensation-setting process.
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How to take the stress out of an independent audit
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 837
Abstract: Some nonprofit leaders equate an independent audit with criticism, demands and time taken from their workweek. But an audit provides a nonprofit with a genuine assessment of its financial condition and the controls surrounding its financial reporting. This article explains what to expect during an independent audit and how to prepare for it. A sidebar looks at the relationship between an audit firm and the nonprofit’s audit committee.