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How operating reserves have fallen The number of nonprofit executives whose organizations had four months or more of operating reserves in 2022 fell more than 10% from the previous year,…
Succession planning is an important activity for every nonprofit organization. It’s not a matter of if, but when you’ll need a plan. Prior planning can help determine whether the transition…
Like many other employers suffering through the so-called Great Resignation, some nonprofits are struggling to fill — and keep filled — all of their positions. Automating processes with software could…
Grants have long been the lifeblood of many nonprofits, and more organizations are wading into grant waters amidst continuing economic uncertainty. Establishing or revamping your grant management process doesn’t happen…
The inflation rate hit highs in 2022 not seen since the early 1980s, and the federal funds interest rate has continued to climb steadily, after historically low rates during the…
Although nonprofits may be exempt from income tax, they still have financial and accounting requirements. This includes projecting budgets and monitoring the results, preparing financial statements and collecting payroll taxes.…
The firm is pleased to welcome Tracy M. Morey, CPA, as Principal and Nonprofit Practice Leader, Billy T. Lawrence, CPA, as Manager, and David B. Nazari, CPA, as Supervisor. “Having…
As we 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…
If you have a parent entering a nursing home, you may not be thinking about taxes. But there are a number of possible tax implications. Here are five. 1. Long-term…
Auditors typically deliver financial statements to calendar-year businesses in the spring. A useful tool that accompanies the annual report is the management letter. It may provide suggestions — based on…
With many nonprofit employees continuing to work at home, engagement and morale can suffer. But more than a year into the pandemic, some best practices have emerged for combating feelings…
Operating reserves — generally, unrestricted assets you can easily tap — are often called “rainy day funds.” But stable reserves are critical for far more pressing reasons than the metaphorical…
The pandemic and ensuing economic downturn have put many nonprofits on shaky ground. In crises such as these, solid board leadership is more essential than ever — critical decisions affecting…
The COVID-19 relief legislation signed into law in December 2020 includes some provisions that could be a boost to donors and the nonprofits they support. For example, it extends the…
Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have brought renewed attention to nonprofits’ potential liability for unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Organizations generally are subject to a 21% tax…