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Handle Your Nonprofit’s Restricted Gifts with Care

By: Helen Weeber

Most not-for-profits encourage donors to make unrestricted contributions that will give the organization flexibility to use the money where it’s needed most. But there will always be some donors who […]

Should Your Established Nonprofit Sponsor a Smaller Project?

By: Helen Weeber

During the initial COVID-19 outbreak, a small community group decided to organize grocery deliveries to low-income seniors. Time was of the essence and participants in the fledgling project didn’t have […]

Budgeting Ideas for Uncertain Times

By: Helen Weeber

Budgeting, like many other things, was generally easier before COVID-19. Even though the pandemic isn’t over and much remains uncertain, not-for-profits need to plan their financial needs and project financial […]

A Credit Card Use Policy Can Help Prevent Abuse

By: Helen Weeber

During the busy holiday season, not-for-profit executives may rely on staffers to purchase gifts and holiday party supplies for the organization. But before you hand over a credit card, you […]

Why Excess Benefit Transactions are Out-of-Bounds

By: Helen Weeber

Emily was a dedicated board member of her community’s most prominent social-services charity. But her commitment to the cause and the nonprofit’s programs didn’t prevent her from inadvertently violating the […]

Established Nonprofits Must Continue to Build and Grow

By: Helen Weeber

If your not-for-profit was well-established before 2020, it has probably weathered the pandemic and economic stress of the past year-and-a-half better than younger organizations. But as you transition out of […]

Your Board Can’t Do Its Job Without Information From You

By: Helen Weeber

If your not-for-profit’s board members don’t have the information they need to make decisions, the repercussions can be severe. Time can be wasted, voting may be delayed and your organization […]

Donation Return: When Nonprofits Should Refund Donations

By: Helen Weeber

Return requests generally are rare, but occasionally donors may ask your not-for-profit to return their gifts. Are you required to comply? What if you’ve already spent the money? Such requests […]

Getting Personal for Fundraising Success

By: Helen Weeber

According to a recent survey conducted by fundraising platform FrontStream, the vast majority (87%) of Americans say they’re donating to charity in 2021. And almost 20% claim they’re giving more […]

Nonprofit Restructuring Has Become Easier, but Not Without Challenges

By: Helen Weeber

A few years ago, IRS Revenue Procedure 2018-15 changed the rules regarding not-for-profit restructuring. If you’ve participated in a restructuring in the past, you’ll be relieved to know that in […]

Got an endowment? You need an investment advisor

By: Helen Weeber

Since the beginning of the pandemic, financial markets have been riding a roller coaster. This volatility is a good reminder that if your nonprofit has an endowment, it could benefit […]

Trade associations: prioritize common interests, not individual services

By: Helen Weeber

Watch out, nonprofit trade associations! If your group is a 501(c)(6) organization, your activities could potentially threaten your tax-exempt status. To ensure you’re in compliance with IRS rules, you need […]

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