Nonprofit
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Newsbits – Filing new IRS tax form 990-n crucial for small nonprofits
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 533
Abstract: Small nonprofits need to file their Form 990-N soon; online fundraising is growing; and you need to be aware of the criteria you must meet for your unpaid interns to not be defined as “employees.”
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How nonprofit watchdogs rate your organization
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 746
Abstract: Watchdog organizations that patrol nonprofits have been around for several years, and you probably know that they aim to make available information on charities’ financial health to benefit donors and funders. But do you know how they evaluate nonprofits like yours? This article takes a look at criteria studied by two of the leading organizations: Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance.
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Spending policies – Make endowment funding your ally
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 748
Abstract: These days, demand for services is up — especially if your organization provides food, housing, job-search and other kinds of community support — while donations to many nonprofits are down. But don’t be disheartened: You may have an ally in your endowment funds. Income from these funds may be able to help you meet operating expenses, ease cash-flow problems and supplement next year’s annual budget. But you’ll need to be aware of each fund’s restrictions, determine a percentage of endowment income that can be spent on operations, and factor in inflation. The challenge is to develop a spending policy that’s dynamic enough to take these factors into account, and not cause you to pull funds out of the endowment fund beyond what is budgeted and needed for operations.
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By the book – Setting executive compensation correctly
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1087
Abstract: Overpaying executives is a sizzling topic this year, as legislators — and the public — fume over salaries in the financial, automotive and other industries getting federal bailout dollars. In the nonprofit arena, the IRS, too, is cracking down on salaries it considers unreasonable and is requiring stringent information about compensation on the new Form 990. To protect yourself from sanctions, you need to make sure that your board of directors, at the time it sets an executive salary, arrives at a “reasonable” amount based on comparables for similar positions and adequately documents that research. And, if compensation is above the norm, you need to be ready to justify it. Follow the tips in this article — and in a sidebar listing often-overlooked compensation items — to avoid trouble with Uncle Sam.
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New rules for bulk mailings
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 326
Abstract: This short article discusses new requirements and procedures stemming from the 2006 Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act. Paying attention to these changes can help nonprofits achieve the most favorable pricing and delivery efficiency when addressing, sorting and bundling bulk mail.
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Interns: To pay or not to pay
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 582
Abstract: Before nonprofits search for an intern, they must carefully consider whether they can pay that person — and how much. Decisions made regarding job responsibilities and pay can affect the type of interns an organization attracts, the results it gets and, perhaps most important, whether it’s in compliance with labor laws.
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Policies are at the heart of good governance
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 594
Abstract: The new Form 990 opens the door to a whole host of governance questions, including those posed in Part VI: Government, Management and Disclosure. The government doesn’t yet require nonprofits to implement these policies. However, they should consider putting policies in place before it does. This article lists specific target areas of Form 990, and four types of policies with broad applicability: conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention and destruction, and chief executive compensation.
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Helping your staff cope with economic uncertainty
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 500
Abstract: Staffers are likely to be as concerned as their organizations’ leaders about the future of their nonprofit, its constituents and their own future employment. Now more than ever, frequent and honest communication is essential. Otherwise, top performers might look for greener pastures or worse, become paralyzed with worry and stop doing their jobs well.
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Desperately seeking sponsors – How to boost support for your annual event
Summer 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 791
Abstract: Professional organizations’ annual conferences and nonprofits’ annual galas are prime opportunities to raise funds and gain publicity. These events, however, often represent large line items in a nonprofit’s expense column. Sponsors — individuals and companies that help foot the bill through cash or in-kind participation — can take some of the financial pressure off organizations. This article offers a number of tips to help find the right sponsors and ensure a mutually beneficial relationship. A sidebar shows how to boost the visibility of sponsors.
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News for nonprofits – Noncash contributions: know your reporting obligations
June / July 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: This issue highlights reporting requirements for noncash contributions; new IRS initiatives involving charitable spending, nonprofit governance, noncash contributions and student loan organizations; and an announcement that there are now 1.8 million tax-exempt organizations in the U.S.
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Form 990: Schedule G changes tracking of fundraising, gaming
June / July 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 407
Abstract: With new Form 990 tax requirements taking effect May 15, nonprofits will have to pay greater attention to how they track information for their tax returns. One new schedule will apply to many: Schedule G, “Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities.” This short article explains what a nonprofit needs to do if it earns revenue of $15,000 or more from fundraising activities or events or from gaming activities.
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All eyes on governance
June / July 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 891
Abstract: More and more, “governance” crops up in discussions about the nonprofit sector. But this is a new challenge for many board members, who may be more adept at fundraising than they are at such governance issues as determining compensation levels, gift acceptance policies, or procedures for tracking the use of grants. Specific recommendations for improving governance are described, while a sidebar offers four categories of principles to provide the backbone for a board’s policies.
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Improve cash management to control budget deficits
June / July 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 977
Abstract: In an economic downturn, when most nonprofits simultaneously face revenue losses and the growing needs of their constituencies, it would be wonderful to find a simple and painless way to improve cash flow. There’s no easy solution to the cash crunch, but this article offers tips on cutting expenses, getting more cash from traditional avenues, and using cash reserves — or the investments your board has designated for future use — to support your operations. A sidebar offers an example of a simple cash flow forecasting model.
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Newsbits – Handling credit card information
Spring 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 527
Abstract: In this issue, “Newsbits” discusses new developments in handling credit card information; a decreasing number of charitable contributions; your donors’ SROI, or social return on investment; and socially responsible guidelines.
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5 ways to boost your nonprofit’s income
Spring 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 848
Abstract: With donor contributions dropping for many nonprofits, you may be looking for ways to make up the difference in income. This is the time to revisit some of the time-tested ways for nonprofits to generate revenue. It’s also time to get creative and brainstorm some new potential money makers for your organization.
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Building a dream team – How to manage the board selection process
Spring 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1053
Abstract: Having a leadership team that can drive your nonprofit through hard economic times is more important than ever. Combine that large order with another important factor — transparency — and you have your work cut out for you. So how can you put together a board of directors that can nimbly pick up the ball while satisfying the community your nonprofit serves?