Nonprofit Resources
2018 OMB Compliance Supplement Released
The 2018 OMB Compliance Supplement has been prepared in a different format from previous years. This article explains key changes.
Important Considerations for Benevolence Programs
Many nonprofit organizations have benevolence programs to assist people during times of emergency or financial crisis. Learn how to create an effective written policy to ensure assistance is provided in a way that does not jeopardize your organization’s tax-exempt status or the integrity of your mission.
Important Considerations for Church Benevolence Programs
A written benevolence program policy can help your church respond quickly and graciously to assist others during times of emergency or financial crisis. It can also protect the tax-exempt status of your church and the deductibility of donations made, and shield fund recipients from mistaken taxation.
Should Your Church Change its Fiscal Year-End?
Setting your church fiscal year-end at a month-end other than December 31 could provide several advantages, but it also could pose several disadvantages. Start by considering both.
Mission Matters
A mission statement is more than mere words plastered on a website or at the top of an annual report — it represents everything an organization stands for and all that it can accomplish. It drives the organization and its work.
Remote Access Trojans (RATs): Why We Cover Our Webcams
Remote access Trojans (RATs) are a top cybersecurity threat. Learn what they are and how to help protect your organization.
Enhance Your Fundraising with Planned Giving
While planned gifts can be complex, taking the time to understand the different techniques and how they might enhance your nonprofit’s fundraising can pay off. Even small organizations can benefit from simpler options, and larger organizations may not be aware of all the techniques available.
Mastering Employee Benefit Plan Complexities
Employee benefit plan (EBP) audits are higher risk and require more specialized knowledge than the average financial statement audit. Here's one way our team is staying on top of the complexities to benefit our clients.
Business Risks from the Student Financial Aid Office
A failure to thoughtfully consider the related impacts between functional areas or departments creates business risks that may stilt your institution’s ability to serve your students and accomplish your mission and vision. Learn about two current business risks arising from the student financial aid office that are vying for and deserving attention.
How the New GDPR Data Privacy Standards May Affect Your Nonprofit
The European Union’s comprehensive new regulation governing privacy practices goes into effect on May 25, 2018. U.S.-based nonprofit organizations shouldn’t assume they are exempt, even if they do not operate in the EU. Here's why.