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News for Nonprofits – Is it time to reconsider Facebook?
August / September 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 440
Abstract: In this issue’s News for Nonprofits we look at nonprofits’ use of Facebook, a survey report from the Association of National Advertisers that reveals that email “remains king” when it comes to advertisers’ direct marketing strategies, and why virtual fundraising events remain vital and valuable in this post-pandemic era.
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IRS issues guidance on LLCs as 501(c)(3) entities
August / September 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 575
Abstract: Nonprofits often use limited liability companies (LLCs) when they want to form subsidiaries to, for example, launch a new service or joint venture. However, federal regulations for tax-exempt organizations don’t specifically address LLCs. This article summarizes new guidance from the IRS on the requirements an LLC must satisfy to be deemed tax-exempt.
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Updating collective impact initiatives to include equity
August / September 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
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Word count: 627
Abstract: Large-scale social change involving issues such as global warming, racial justice, economic development or education generally isn’t possible for individual nonprofits. An approach known as “collective impact” coordinates organizations across multiple sectors to tackle these larger issues. This article covers what nonprofits need to know before signing on to such an initiative.
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Uniform Guidance compliance – Watch out for 3 danger zones
August / September 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 832
Abstract: Federal funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that more nonprofits have found themselves subject to the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards — the rules and requirements for obtaining federal grants. If they spent $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year, they’re also facing single audits, possibly for the first time. Even long-time recipients of federal awards can trip up when it comes to single audits. This article covers three areas nonprofits should watch closely to reduce the possibility of costly penalties and reputational harm.
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News for Nonprofits – How federal legislation may affect DAF distribution timelines
June / July 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 434
Abstract: The latest News for Nonprofits covers how federal legislation may affect donor-advised funds and why it’s important for fundraisers to demonstrate impact and cultivate empathic responses from donors. It also reviews a study showing how COVID-19 may have accomplished what years of calls for change couldn’t: convincing foundations they should adjust some of their long-standing practices.
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Have a little faith – IRS and fraud concerns for faith-based nonprofits
June / July 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 709
Abstract: Religious congregations must comply with IRS rules and federal and state laws. But because they don’t have to file income tax returns, some fail to engage independent financial experts. Without that oversight, congregation leaders may not know all the requirements to which they’re subject and internal controls could be lacking. This article looks at some financial best practices for any church, synagogue, mosque or other religious congregation to help prevent financial and other critical mistakes.
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Giving circles surge in popularity – What it means for nonprofits
June / July 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 601
Abstract: According to the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, giving circles have tripled in number since 2007, to about 1,600 groups with more than 46,000 members in the United States. With almost $1.3 billion in grants already made by giving circles, nonprofits should ensure they’re on the circles’ radar. This article summarizes what giving circles are and their benefits, and introduces Charity Navigator’s Global Giving Circle Directory and the impact it seeks to have on the use of giving circles.
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Ready for the new gifts-in-kind reporting requirements?
June / July 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 814
Abstract: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has new rules for how nonprofits that follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles must report and value “nonfinancial assistance” — commonly known as gifts in kind. The changes are effective for annual periods beginning after June 15, 2021, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after June 15, 2022. For nonprofits that didn’t adopt the standards early, this article covers what they need to know. A sidebar discusses the impetus for the new requirements according to the FASB.
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News for Nonprofits – Support for female causes growing slowly
April / May 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 454
Abstract: The latest News for Nonprofits covers the gains in support for women’s and girls’ organizations in recent years, the U.S. Department of Education’s revamping of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which cancels loans after 10 years of public service by eligible borrowers, and Microsoft Corporation’s recently launched Security Program for Nonprofits.
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Changes are coming to your auditor’s report
April / May 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 585
Abstract: The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Auditing Standards Board’s latest standards are kicking in, and many nonprofits will notice resulting changes to the format and content of auditor reports on their organizations’ financial statements. This article describes how the updates are intended to make auditor reports more meaningful and transparent for the users of financial statements, including potential funding sources. Source: Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 134, Auditor Reporting and Amendments, Including Amendments Addressing Disclosures in the Audit of Financial Statements (AU-C section 701).
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Internet phishing schemes – How to protect your nonprofit from cyberattacks
April / May 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
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Word count: 605
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the threat of cyberattacks for nonprofit organizations. Hackers often target nonprofits because charities hold confidential donor data but may fail to safeguard such data. And the cost of a cyberattack can be steep. This article provides suggestions for ways to stay current on hacking threats and do what’s necessary to secure organizational systems.
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4 tips for rebuilding your operating reserves
April / May 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 875
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home many lessons for nonprofits, perhaps none so much as the importance of operating reserves. This article provides some steps nonprofits with dramatically depleted — or nonexistent — reserves can take to remedy the situation, including achieving leadership buy-in, committing to a formal reserves policy, developing a funding plan and being realistic about the amount of time it takes to build or replenish operating reserves. A short sidebar summarizes the results of a 2021 survey showing that the number of nonprofits reporting at least four to six months of reserves ticked up.
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News for Nonprofits – Organizations struggle with staff retention
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
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Word count: 438
Abstract: The latest “News for Nonprofits” highlights a study looking at the turnover rates at nonprofits in 2021, how a new PayPal app is expanding fundraising options, and why underwater annuities can pose serious financial, regulatory and reputational risks to nonprofit organizations if not managed proactively and effectively.
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Key performance indicators – Using financial and nonfinancial metrics to flourish
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 678
Abstract: As the country nears the two-year mark of the first COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, some nonprofits still are struggling with financial sustainability. This can mean that an organization’s board of directors is taking a greater interest in the organization’s financial performance. This article covers how key performance indicators (KPIs) can help focus a board’s attention on important metrics and includes both financial and nonfinancial metrics for board members to consider.
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Is it time to review your spending policy?
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 590
Abstract: Well-managed investments play a critical role in the sustainability of many organizations, including nonprofits. A key element is a nonprofit’s spending policy, essentially the formula used to determine how much of the value of investments will be tapped each year for such expenses as operating costs and capital projects. This article points out that with the past two years of unprecedented events, both operationally and financially, it might be time for organizations to reconsider their spending approaches.
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Excess benefit transactions – Tax Court clarifies definition of “disqualified persons”
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 824
Abstract: Excess benefit transactions, where economic benefits provided to so-called “disqualified persons” are greater than the value of what was received by the nonprofit organization, can lead to hefty excise taxes for those individuals, as well as reputational damage to organizations themselves. Who are disqualified persons? This article summarizes a recent U.S. Tax Court ruling that rejected the notion that only people with a formal affiliation with an organization can be disqualified persons. A short sidebar reviews another Tax Court case illustrating the danger of not promptly addressing excess benefit transactions when the IRS flags them. Fumo v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2021-61 (May 17, 2021); Ononuju v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2021-94 (July 26, 2021).