December 4, 2018 Don’t Let The “Commerciality Doctrine” Trip Up Your Nonprofit Courts have ruled that some nonprofits’ otherwise exempt activities are substantially the same as those of commercial entities and revoked … Read More
November 27, 2018 Delegation Best Practices for Nonprofit Leaders Nonprofit executives simply can’t do it all. If your organization is busy and growing, it’s critical you learn when to … Read More
November 16, 2018 How A Fiscal Sponsorship Works for Fledgling Charities If your organization is approached about “sponsoring” a fledgling charity without 501(c)(3) status, be careful. For a fiscal sponsorship to … Read More
October 29, 2018 Has Your Nonprofit Shifted From Overhead To Impact? Bye-bye overhead ratios, hello “impact”! What does focusing on the broader effects of nonprofit spending mean to your organization? For … Read More
October 24, 2018 Assessing The Effectiveness of Internal Controls How strong are your internal controls? Most public companies must answer this question annually, despite a recently expanded SEC definition … Read More
October 23, 2018 Why Your Internal and Year End Financial Statements Differ If your nonprofit’s periodic financial statements fail to jibe with your auditor’s year end statements, you may think someone is … Read More
October 17, 2018 The Fine Art Of Valuing Donated Property Your nonprofit should calculate the value of noncash donated items using fair market value (FMV). But that’s harder than it … Read More
October 12, 2018 Nonprofit Accountability: Here’s How To Embrace It How accountable is your nonprofit? The answer can affect everything from the donations and grants you receive to the people … Read More
October 3, 2018 Using Insurance To Manage Your Nonprofit’s Risk Many kinds of insurance policies are available to nonprofits, but it’s unlikely your organization needs all of them. How do … Read More
September 25, 2018 Cash vs. Accrual Reporting: Which Is Right? Tax reform has opened the door for more companies to use the simpler cash method of accounting. While simpler is … Read More
September 24, 2018 Leadership’s Role During A Nonprofit’s Merger or Acquisition Nonprofit leaders may think they can turn over the logistics of a merger or acquisition to their professional advisors. But … Read More
September 19, 2018 Sustainability Reports Look Beyond The Numbers Sustainability reports can add value and help investors evaluate opportunities and risks. Currently these disclosures are voluntary. One senator has … Read More
