Nonprofits Need to Educate Donors About New Tax Benefits
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) enacted in December 2020 extends and modifies several key tax provisions originally included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act provided several forms of Read More
Feb 04, 2021
When Should Not-for-Profit Organizations Return Donations?
A donor makes a cash contribution to a nonprofit community health organization. The donor itemizes income tax deductions and meets the IRS's substantiation requirements. So he's entitled to take a deduction for the donation. The Read More
Jan 07, 2021
Contending With the Patchwork of State Requirements for Nonprofits
Not-for-profits are held to strict reporting standards. For instance, your organization is required to annually file Form 990 with the IRS to preserve your tax–exempt status, among other requirements. But reporting isn't limited to the federal Read More
Dec 17, 2020
Should Your Nonprofit Adopt Remote Work Permanently?
If your the staffers of your not-for-profit can work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, they probably are. But what about when the crisis ends? As workers have become accustomed to remote work, many now Read More
Oct 15, 2020
Monitor These 3 Things as COVID-19 Changes Your Nonprofit’s Priorities
Several months into the COVID-19 crisis, most not-for-profit organizations have formulated at least a temporary plan for sustaining operations. But short-term solutions should be complemented by long-term strategic planning that reprioritizes objectives. Specifically, your nonprofit Read More
Aug 11, 2020
Beat Them or Join Them-A Challenge for a Not-for-Profit
Do you pay close attention to what your main competitors in the not-for-profit field are up to? It only makes sense to keep tabs on the organizations that are competing with you for donation dollars. Read More
Mar 18, 2020
Five Ways to Prepare Your Nonprofit for Leadership Change
Has your nonprofit anticipated a shake-up at the top? If not, it needs to. Perhaps your long-standing CEO will decide it's time to retire. Or maybe your board will determine that your current leader is Read More
Dec 29, 2020
Find a Corporate Partner for Your Not-for-Profit Organization
Practically every not-for-profit you encounter is stretched thin and could use more workers to help raise funds and conduct other activities furthering its mission. But you can't always hire more workers in this budget-conscious environment Read More
Feb 07, 2020
Answer an Important Question: Are Your Directors Independent?
Not-for-profit organizations that file IRS Form 990 must indicate the number of independent voting members or directors of the governing body. (This is entered on Parts 1 and VI.) The IRS is not the only Read More
Sep 18, 2018
12 Building Blocks to Help You Navigate Maximum Board Effectiveness
They say "No Pain, No Gain," and the expression applies to the life cycle of not-for-profit organizations, as well as athletes who hit the gym, tennis court or golf course on weekends. The point when Read More
Feb 02, 2023