Should your nonprofit accept that new grant?
Current financial pressures mean that your not-for-profit probably can’t afford to pass up offers of support. Yet you need to be careful about blindly accepting grants. Smaller nonprofits that don’t […]
Post Author: Helen Weeber CPA
Financial reporting for nonprofits that have teamed up
Not-for-profits sometimes team up with other entities to boost efficiency, save money and better serve both organizations’ constituencies. This can be a smart move — as long as your accounting […]
Appealing to the next generation of supporters
Factors such as wealth level, education and even whether people volunteer, probably will tell you more about potential donors than their generation. But some broad generalizations about age can help […]
The latest news on nonprofit fraud is here
Every two years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) publishes what has become the definitive guide for preventing and detecting workplace fraud. The recently released Report to the Nations: […]
To survive the current crisis, your nonprofit needs multiple revenue sources
One of the strongest predictors of a not-for-profit’s long-term survival is multiple revenue streams. Many organizations with only one or two found that out that the hard way when they […]
When nonprofit contributions are quid pro quo
Charitable contributions aren’t always eligible for tax deductions — even when the not-for-profit recipient is tax exempt and the donor itemizes. Take “quid pro quo” donations. These transactions occur when […]
Nonprofits get guidance on audit requirements
For nonprofit organizations, federal funds can be subject to single audit requirements under the OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. The SBA recently provided the following guidance for nonprofits receiving SBA funds […]
Here’s how to handle gifts in kind and donated services
As unemployment and financial insecurity become widespread during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, many not-for-profit donors find themselves unable to provide monetary support to favorite charities. Instead, your organization may […]
Donor care during the COVID-19 pandemic
One of the many challenges of operating a not-for-profit organization during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is that just when you desperately need financial support, many donors are unable to help. […]
CARES Act offers new hope for cash-strapped nonprofits
On March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. How is this massive $2 trillion recovery package poised to help your not-for-profit organization? It […]
Economic Relief May be Available for Nonprofits
You’ve been reading and hearing about The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, known as the CARES Act (the Act.) This historic $2 trillion stimulus bill includes a $349 […]
Improve your nonprofit’s strategic planning with a “real-time” approach
Real-Time Strategic Planning (RTSP) offers not-for-profits a fluid approach to identifying, understanding and acting on challenges and opportunities to advance their missions. Is this process right for your organization? Let’s […]
