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News for Nonprofits – IRS releases Interactive Form 1023
Year End 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 395
Abstract: In this issue, “News for Nonprofits” notes that the IRS has rolled out an alternative version of Form 1023, “Application for Recognition of Exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.” It also discusses a study that shows the importance of baby boomers as a source of charitable funding, and points out a bank fraud scheme involving an advisor in a residential mental health support program.
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Good as gold – 4 tips for retaining volunteers
Year End 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 420
Abstract: Long-term volunteers can save a nonprofit the time and money it would spend training new volunteers. They also become ambassadors and recruiters for the organization. And through their knowledge and experience, long-term, or “repeat,” volunteers add value to programs. To help nonprofits keep this precious commodity on board, this article offers four tips for retaining them.
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Stack up with benchmarking – Ratios can provide crucial insights
Year End 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 743
Abstract: Nonprofits that don’t benchmark their data against themselves and other organizations are at a disadvantage. They miss out on the financial insights that benchmarking can bring. This article looks at what benchmarking can accomplish and discusses several types of benchmarking ratios. It then explains how the results can help a nonprofit evaluate its effectiveness in meeting its mission.
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Board matters – Creating a governance policy
Year End 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 876
Abstract: A board governance policy protects your nonprofit’s board of directors as it guides the organization. It’s a framework for making ethical decisions, taking appropriate actions and handling real or potential conflicts. As this article explains, a sound governance policy spells out the role and duties of board members and gives an overview of how the board will operate. In addition, a sidebar notes, there are a number of additional policies relating to board oversight that a nonprofit should have in place.
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News for Nonprofits – Volunteers more likely to find work
October / November 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 436
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” describes a government 10-year study which found that unemployed individuals who volunteer over the next year are 27% more likely to find jobs by year end than those who don’t; a free widget that enables donors to recommend grants from their donor-advised funds using the application found on a nonprofit’s website; and an “optional expedited process” for certain Section 501(c)(4) applicants in the wake of charges that the IRS used inappropriate criteria to review “Tea Party” and other organizations applying for tax-exempt status based on their names or policy positions.
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Auditor recommendations can be a treasure trove
October / November 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 312
Abstract: Nonprofit leaders typically pay a lot of attention to the auditors’ findings after an annual audit, and correct any “deficiencies” or “weaknesses” in internal controls. But the auditor’s recommendations — formerly the “management letter” — provided in the report also can provide a gold mine of information. As this article explains, such recommendations typically involve segregation of duties and documentation of internal controls.
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How should you value donated property?
October / November 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 860
Abstract: Whether a nonprofit receives used computers, office furniture, a building or something else, the fair market value (FMV) of donated property needs to be recorded on its Form 990 and financial statements — and perhaps Schedule M, depending on the type and amount of contributions. This article discusses properly assessing the FMV of the property as required by the IRS. And, as a sidebar notes, valuing inventory has its own rules for donors seeking a deduction.
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Know thy enemy – Understand risks and how to mitigate them
October / November 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 886
Abstract: Although many nonprofits don’t seem to be paying enough attention to risks facing their organization, some are using the strategy of enterprise risk management (ERM) or similar methods to manage their risks. This article looks at the process, showing how to identify and assess risks and develop responses. This includes creating controls to help contain risks and then monitoring and reporting on those controls.
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News for Nonprofits – Annual survey names best nonprofit employers
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 417
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” discusses an annual survey that names the best nonprofits to work for; the shared responsibility, or “play or pay,” provisions of the health care act to take effect in 2015; and how to avoid the kind of embezzlement that was perpetrated in one recent scam.
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The proof is in documenting donor gifts
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 707
Abstract: If a nonprofit is not complying with the IRS requirements for acknowledging charitable contributions from its donors, it may find the IRS disallowing those donors’ deductions. This article looks at two recent U.S. Tax Court rulings that amplify this point. In one, a couple’s deduction was disallowed because they hadn’t received a timely notification that they hadn’t received any goods or services in exchange for their contributions. In the other, an experienced real property appraiser was unable to deduct a property donation because he’d appraised the gift himself, instead of getting an independent appraisal. The article goes on to review the IRS “substantiation rules.”
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Op-eds – Spread the word for free
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 533
Abstract: Nonprofits that lack the budget for a full-scale media campaign may wonder how to get their message heard throughout the community. But placing opinion editorials (op-eds) in newspapers can be an effective — and free — way to get their word out and win public support. This article provides tips for writing effective op-eds and getting them published.
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6 tips for developing spectacular board members
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 866
Abstract: Preparing new board members to forge ahead — and excel at the job — takes navigation. This article offers six tips for getting new board members up to speed and keeping them on the right course. The tips include providing orientation, setting performance targets and developing a continuing education program. A sidebar examines what to look for when considering qualifications for the next board chair.
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News for Nonprofits – Study: Major flaws impair fundraising
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 399
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” notes a study that shows deep problems at many nonprofits regarding fundraising, but that suggests “calls to action.” “News for Nonprofits” also looks at IRS attempts to determine if nonprofits reporting substantial gross unrelated business income (UBI) for the last three years also are reporting income tax due for those years. And it discusses the production of marketing videos for nonprofits that is offered by the Giving Library, a research tool for matching foundation grantmakers and individual donors with organizations.
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Litigation protection – Be safe, not sorry
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Lawsuits involving nonprofits aren’t unusual in today’s litigious society, and organizations sometimes take a huge financial and public relations hit as a result. But a nonprofit can employ safeguards to protect itself from litigation and potential financial devastation. This article offers a quick review of some safeguards.
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Setting the salaries and benefits of your executives
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 715
Abstract: Rules known as “intermediate sanctions” allow the IRS to assess penalties against nonprofit executives who receive excess compensation — and the board members who approve it. This article discusses what’s considered excess compensation and what’s viewed as a conflict of interest during the compensation-setting process.
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How to take the stress out of an independent audit
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 837
Abstract: Some nonprofit leaders equate an independent audit with criticism, demands and time taken from their workweek. But an audit provides a nonprofit with a genuine assessment of its financial condition and the controls surrounding its financial reporting. This article explains what to expect during an independent audit and how to prepare for it. A sidebar looks at the relationship between an audit firm and the nonprofit’s audit committee.