nonprofit

Restructuring in today’s regulatory climate

Restructuring Your Nonprofit in Today’s Regulatory Climate

Some nonprofits have been forced to restructure their organizations due to the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, IRS rule changes from a couple of years ago make the…

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nonprofit internal controls

Working Remotely: Don’t Neglect Internal Controls

The pandemic has forced many nonprofits to change to work-at-home mode for extended periods, and some may remain there even as COVID-19 recedes. This shift in operations offers potential advantages,…

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donations substantiation

Did You Make Donations in 2020? There’s Still Time to Get Substantiation

If you’re like many Americans, letters from your favorite charities may be appearing in your mailbox acknowledging your 2020 donations. But what happens if you haven’t received such a letter…

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nonprofit accounting

Accounting for Program Services and the Activities that Support Them

Donors and funders want to know how your nonprofit uses its financial resources — maybe even more than ever during this difficult time. Rules issued by the Financial Accounting Standards…

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disaster relief payments

Help Staffers with Tax-Free Disaster Relief Payments

With the COVID-19 crisis pushing people across the country into financial hardship, it’s natural that some nonprofits want to extend a helping hand to staff members. The good news is…

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IRS regs on charitable contributions

How Will the IRS’s Regs on Donations for “Consideration” Affect You?

The IRS issued its final regulations on the tax treatment of transfers made to charitable entities in return for “consideration.” Among other things, the rules tackle a recent tax strategy…

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nonprofit artificial intelligence AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Moves to the Nonprofit Forefront

Artificial intelligence (AI) has made an impact on a wide range of industries, including the nonprofit sector. Although some organizations might find this evolving technology daunting and cost-prohibitive, AI tools…

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gifts-in-kind

FASB Proceeds with Guidance on Gifts-in-Kind

Many nonprofits rely on contributions of nonfinancial assets, such as fixed assets (land, buildings, equipment), services, and materials and supplies, called gifts-in-kind. New rules from the Financial Accounting Standards Board…

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corporate gift matching programs

Corporate Matching Programs: Still Popular After All These Years

Corporate matching gift programs are an almost surefire way to make the most of charitably minded companies and their gift-giving employees. According to Giving in Numbers: 2019 Edition by the…

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audit prep

Audit Prep: 6 Ways to Save Time and Money

Amidst an economic crisis, the idea of undergoing an external audit may not be appealing. But it’s a valuable tool for demonstrating your financial condition to stakeholders — perhaps more…

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