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During last month’s Questions to Consider in Tough Economic Times webcast, John Mills discussed options for nonprofits facing financial challenges with a focus on decreasing expenses and increasing revenue. If you haven’t watched it already, you can view this very helpful presentation here. In this webcast, Mr. Mills turns to nonprofits that are facing possible …
In addition to reduced donations from individual and corporate donors, now many nonprofits are facing reduced federal and state grant money. As a result, it is critical that nonprofits stay on top of their finances by asking the right questions and addressing these issues head on. During this one hour webcast, John Mills identifies the …
Does your nonprofit treat its executive director as an independent contractor? Most, if not all, of the time this is not the correct classification for an executive director and the consequences of the misclassification could be devastating to your nonprofit. Generally, executive directors are considered employees by the Internal Revenue Service as they are officers …
Nonprofits are exploring new ways to bring income to their organizations. Some of these income ideas may generate unrelated business income which may be taxable. During this one hour webcast, our speakers: Define unrelated business income. Identify the risks of generating unrelated business income. Discuss the exceptions and exemptions to unrelated business income. Presenters: Robyn …
What is a fiscal sponsor? Does your organization need one? Have you been asked to become a fiscal sponsor? During this one hour webinar, our speaker discusses this arrangement under which a charitable project without 501(c)(3) status might benefit from the tax-exempt status and administrative support of a sponsoring organization, including: The pros and cons …
Recently, while sitting in the office of the executive director of one of our nonprofit clients, I noticed a plaque on the wall that read: “Dear IRS: I would like to cancel my subscription. Please remove my name from your mailing list.” Of course anyone that has ever completed a tax return can appreciate the …
Nonprofits invest a lot of sweat equity into building their “brand” and developing their training or educational materials. As a result, many nonprofits want to protect their name and materials. During this one hour webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: What are federal and state trademarks and when they are useful Issues associated with the …
If you have ever set up a nonprofit organization, you know that you need to get incorporated as a nonprofit with the Secretary of State’s office and then file with the Internal Revenue Service for 501(c)(3) status. Hopefully, you know that you also need to register with the Secretary of State’s office for charitable solicitation. …
Ronald McDonald Houses have been providing housing to families of hospitalized children since 1974, but that doesn’t make them immune from employee lawsuits. A former employee of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida in Miami recently filed suit claiming that she was not paid overtime for working 70-hour weeks. Although she was hired …
Insurance seems like a black hole to many nonprofits. There isn’t a clear guide as to what is needed, how much is needed, and where to get it. In addition, it seems like just another cost that’s especially difficult to afford in lean times. During this one hour webinar, our speaker brings light to the …
Although no section of the Internal Revenue Code sets out specific requirements for how tax-exempt organizations are to be governed, the subject of good nonprofit corporate governance has become a strong focus of the IRS in recent years. The most obvious evidence of the IRS’ emphasis on good nonprofit corporate governance is the new Form …
Paper, paper, paper! Nonprofits must comply with many of the same corporate governance requirements as for-profit companies and the fiduciary responsibilities of nonprofit boards are growing and under scrutiny. During this one hour webinar, our speaker helps nonprofits understand: The importance of good bylaws and following those bylaws The importance of keeping accurate records and …
Updated: December 2, 2024 In addition to registering for tax-exempt status with the IRS and forming your corporation in your state, did you know that your charity should register for “charitable solicitation”? Nonprofits have significant obligations to register in states where they ask for money. These rules can be traps for the wary. During this …