Don’t let reimbursements trip up your nonprofit – Why it’s important to establish a formal plan

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Abstract: Whether it’s for employees, board members or other volunteers, nonprofit organizations likely will need to provide reimbursements for expenses at some point. While some nonprofits handle such transactions on an ad hoc basis, organizations are better off establishing a formal reimbursement plan. This article summarizes what nonprofits should include in their policy. A short sidebar explains how to reimburse employees with per diems.