Nonprofit
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Newsbytes – 403(b) plan participation climbs
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 466
Abstract: This issue’s Newsbytes covers how the use of automatic enrollment has pushed participation in 403(b) retirement plans to the highest level since 2008; the growth of impact investing to help achieve various societal benefits; and how the Great Recession of 2008 affected nonprofit giving.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit – Hiring veterans may lower your payroll taxes
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 559
Abstract: Employers of all stripes, both nonprofit and for-profit, often overlook a federal tax break available to organizations that hire new employees from certain groups who have traditionally faced obstacles to hiring. While the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is more limited for nonprofits, it nonetheless presents payroll tax-saving opportunities that can prove especially valuable for organizations that are ramping up hiring. This article reveals how the WOTC can be a win-win for nonprofits and veterans.
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Look before you leap – Factors to consider before accepting a grant
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 609
Abstract: Most nonprofits look to government and/or foundation grants to help finance goals. These grants are fundamental in expanding an organization’s reach. But organizations may find it difficult to quantify all the costs and benefits associated with a potential grant. Nonprofits that don’t do their research before accepting money could face problems down the road. This article summarizes the risks of blindly accepting grants, how administrative burdens can undermine a grant’s face value, and the possibility that expenses aren’t allowable or reimbursable under a grant.
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Are you ready for the new lease accounting rules?
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 832
Abstract: After a COVID-related delay, the new accounting standard for leases takes effect for all organizations (including nonprofits) that haven’t yet adopted it for 2022. The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), applies to all entities that lease assets such as real estate, vehicles and equipment. The new rules are codified in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842. This article provides an overview of what nonprofit lessees need to know, while a short sidebar covers the ramifications if the organization is the lessor.
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News for Nonprofits – Organizations struggle with staff retention
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 438
Abstract: The latest “News for Nonprofits” highlights a study looking at the turnover rates at nonprofits in 2021, how a new PayPal app is expanding fundraising options, and why underwater annuities can pose serious financial, regulatory and reputational risks to nonprofit organizations if not managed proactively and effectively.
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Key performance indicators – Using financial and nonfinancial metrics to flourish
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 678
Abstract: As the country nears the two-year mark of the first COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, some nonprofits still are struggling with financial sustainability. This can mean that an organization’s board of directors is taking a greater interest in the organization’s financial performance. This article covers how key performance indicators (KPIs) can help focus a board’s attention on important metrics and includes both financial and nonfinancial metrics for board members to consider.
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Is it time to review your spending policy?
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 590
Abstract: Well-managed investments play a critical role in the sustainability of many organizations, including nonprofits. A key element is a nonprofit’s spending policy, essentially the formula used to determine how much of the value of investments will be tapped each year for such expenses as operating costs and capital projects. This article points out that with the past two years of unprecedented events, both operationally and financially, it might be time for organizations to reconsider their spending approaches.
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Excess benefit transactions – Tax Court clarifies definition of “disqualified persons”
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 824
Abstract: Excess benefit transactions, where economic benefits provided to so-called “disqualified persons” are greater than the value of what was received by the nonprofit organization, can lead to hefty excise taxes for those individuals, as well as reputational damage to organizations themselves. Who are disqualified persons? This article summarizes a recent U.S. Tax Court ruling that rejected the notion that only people with a formal affiliation with an organization can be disqualified persons. A short sidebar reviews another Tax Court case illustrating the danger of not promptly addressing excess benefit transactions when the IRS flags them. Fumo v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2021-61 (May 17, 2021); Ononuju v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2021-94 (July 26, 2021).
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Newsbytes – Number of U.S. nonprofits nears 2 million
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 437
Abstract: This issue’s Newsbytes covers data concerning the numbers of nonprofits from the latest Internal Revenue Service Data Book; why state and local nonprofits and individual researchers have submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor requesting the release of quarterly data on nonprofit employment and wages; and a report finding that trends in employee philanthropic behavior reveal that employees were more engaged in giving than volunteering in 2020.
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See you at the office? Reassessing your nonprofit’s office space
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 597
Abstract: Where a nonprofit is located and how it uses the space it has can mean the difference between striding or just limping along. That fact was highlighted for many nonprofit leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic, when lease or mortgage payments became a financial strain, and dust accumulated on the desks of employees working remotely. Even with the economy bouncing back, nonprofits might be overpaying for the property they’re leasing, or they might be able to afford better space in other areas of the country. This article discusses why now is the time to consider flexible/coworking office space, moving into a smaller space or opting for a shorter lease term.
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4 best practices for successful virtual events
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 558
Abstract: Virtual events were supposed to be a short-term replacement for traditional fundraisers. But, almost two years after the first COVID-19 lockdowns, plenty of nonprofits still rely on them. The good news is that some overall best practices have emerged from the pandemic. This article provides four ways nonprofits can make the most of their next virtual event.
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners report – Don’t let fraud prevention slide
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 828
Abstract: The ongoing pandemic has strained many nonprofits, forcing them to cut corners to survive. But fraud prevention is one critical area nonprofits can’t afford to overlook, even just for the short term. If anything, antifraud measures are more important than ever. This article reviews some key findings from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ study, Report to the Nations: 2020 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse. It highlights four steps nonprofits can take to combat fraud in their organizations. A short sidebar reviews some of the stats found in the report.
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News for Nonprofits – Survey finds mixed results on public trust
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 450
Abstract: The latest “News for Nonprofits” highlights a recent study delving into the public’s trust in nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, when the nonprofit industry should fully recover its pandemic-related job losses, and the impact of donor-imposed restrictions on their donations to nonprofits.
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Strategic planning – Using a “real-time” approach to guide your future
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 681
Abstract: As nonprofits move toward a post-COVID-19 economy, it’s a great time to do some strategic planning. And the way nonprofits go about strategic planning may be ready for an update as well. This article examines how adopting a more fluid and ongoing approach known as “real-time strategic planning” can allow nonprofits to quickly and efficiently identify, understand and act on challenges and opportunities to advance their missions.
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3 tips for getting your budgeting back on track
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 582
Abstract: The pandemic has wreaked havoc with many nonprofits’ budgets over the past two years. Some organizations have taken a more permissive approach to budgeting, but they can’t afford to continue it indefinitely. This article offers three tips to help nonprofits develop the realistic budgets they need to return to financial stability.
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Independent contractor or employee: What’s the current test?
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 752
Abstract: With a labor shortage and COVID-19-related budget crunches, some nonprofits have turned to freelancers and contractors to fill staffing gaps. But are those individuals actually employees? Employers that misclassify workers can face harsh consequences, so it’s important to know the proper standard. This article reviews the status of the rule after a Trump administration revision failed to take effect, and the test as it currently exists under U.S. Supreme Court and Department of Labor rules. A short sidebar looks at the IRS approach to worker classification.