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4 steps to better grant management

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…

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Inflation and Rising Interest Rates: What Nonprofits Can Expect

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…

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Ways to Improve Your Organization’s Accounting Function

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.…

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Thompson Greenspon Expands Nonprofit Practice with New Team Members

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…

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Strategic Planning: Using a “Real-Time” Approach to Guide Your Future

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…

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5 possible tax aspects of a parent moving into a nursing home

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…

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Have you followed up on the management letter from your audit team?

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…

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5 Ways to Keep Remote Workers Connected

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…

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Time to Replenish: Are Your Operating Reserves at a Good Level?

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…

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Building Blocks for Effective Board Membership

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…

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