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New for nonprofits – Note these giving trends
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 493
Abstract: This issue reports on donor giving trends; how older Americans are planning to step up their volunteer activities; postage meter compliance changes; and e-mail marketing tips.
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5 steps to an ideal board meeting
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 336
Abstract: Productive, upbeat board meetings don’t happen by themselves. But taking these five steps — from doing the legwork to following your set plan of action — will make sure you get there.
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How should you recruit and retain employees in the current economy?
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 527
Abstract: In any economy, nonprofits face the challenge of recruiting and retaining good employees. In this weak job market, there’s a glut of qualified job seekers. Now that you have the pick of the crop, make sure you choose wisely. And, once you hire a candidate, do what you can to keep that person — regardless of the broader economic environment.
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The yin and yang of it – Preparing annual audited financial statements
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 878
Abstract: When it’s time to prepare annual audited financial statements, you may find it difficult to determine where the responsibilities lie. With your auditor on one side of the equation and your management and board on the other, it’s important to clearly define — and understand — each party’s roles and responsibilities.
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How to operate in a down market
April / May 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 660
Abstract: When the economy falters, many nonprofits experience both reduced cash inflows and rising demand for services. Even if you’ve built up reserves for such situations, you can’t depend on them to last a long recession. What then can your organization do to avoid getting caught in the crunch?
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News for Nonprofits – New Form 990 requires “Tell All” on compensation
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 471
Abstract: This issue discusses new Form 990 “tell-all” requirements regarding compensation; ideas for going green; and a higher education questionnaire that signals new IRS compliance requirements.
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Spending limits – Initiatives zero in on endowment management
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 606
Abstract: That mouthful of words — the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (also known as UPMIFA) — is likely in your vocabulary by now. As of year end, one-half of U.S. states had enacted UPMIFA and the legislation had been introduced in several more states. UPMIFA updates and standardizes investment and expenditure policies for nonprofits. Learn, in a nutshell, how the law requires organizations to prudently manage investments and control expenditures.
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Steering clear of staffing emergencies
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 879
Abstract: Your organization is increasingly faced with a shrinking budget while you strive to provide the best in program services. So, how do you address those opposing forces? If you’re like most nonprofits, you run lean on staffing. Besides crunching numbers, your bookkeeper also might answer the phones and work program events, for example. But what would happen if he suddenly resigned or took a leave of absence?
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Expense allocation – Someone’s watching you
February / March 2009
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1114
Abstract: If a potential funder studied your financial data, would they conclude that your organization is well run? Are the costs you allocate to nonprogram categories — management expenses, for example — believable? The reality is that many funders, watchdog groups, government regulatory agencies and others depend on the ratios gleaned from your cost allocations to make decisions about your organization’s efficiency.
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NEWS FOR NONPROFITS – New Form 990: Are you prepared?
Year End 2008
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 536
Abstract: Coverage includes info on the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act of 2006 (UPMIFA), which is likely to affect your organization if it has endowment funds, and a checklist of preparatory steps for the new IRS Form 990.
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Free or low-cost software offers tech alternatives
Year End 2008
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 925
Abstract: Does your nonprofit need to compete in this technology-driven environment but there’s one hitch: You just can’t afford it? Don’t be discouraged: Good software can be obtained without spending much money — and in some cases without spending any at all.
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Fair game – New accounting standard may affect your financial statement
Year End 2008
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 688
Abstract: If you thought the new accounting standard that requires organizations to measure assets at fair value doesn’t apply to your nonprofit, think again. It’s likely you’ll need to use it starting with your next financial statement.
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When fiscal sponsorship is right …
Year End 2008
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 760
Abstract: Becoming — or finding — a fiscal sponsor is the smart thing for a nonprofit to do under certain circumstances. Do you know the difference between being a fiscal agent and a fiscal sponsor?
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NEWS FOR NONPROFITS – IRS plans to “re-energize” use of commensurate test
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 523
Abstract: Find out about how the IRS plans to “re-energize” the commensurate test, which tests a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status. Also learn about databases that offer information on potential donors, and what the IRS has done to clarify public disclosure rules.
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Directors and officers: Put up your dukes
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 364
Abstract: What would happen if a claim were filed against your organization? Would you have the proper insurance to handle it? Or would you be without a paddle up the proverbial creek? Should a lawsuit arise, directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance can help protect both the organization and its key individuals.
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How to view operating reserves
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 596
Abstract: Nonprofits often ask their advisors how to look at an operating reserve: Is it cash set aside for a rainy day? Is it the same as an organization’s net worth? How much is too little — or too much? This article discusses what an operating reserve is — and isn’t — and how to determine its size and make-up.