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Instructions for IRS Form 1099-MISC
IRS website instructions for filling out the 1099- MISC form.
Indicators of Financial Crisis
A questionnaire tool to aid in evaluating the financial health and stability of your organization.
Implementing Your Backup Strategy
A helpful resource with tips for creating a backup strategy for your organization's critical data.
Guidelines for Comprehensive Fiscal Sponsorship
Resources for understanding the best practices when operating your organization or project under fiscal sponsorship.
Business Move Checklist and Coordination Tasks
A thorough checklist of everything you need to do to move your organization to a new location or facility, starting three months out from the move date.
Managing the Risk of Insider Theft
A difficult risk to address in a nonprofit is the possibility of theft of financial and other assets by insiders. One starting point for preventing workplace theft is understanding why and how people steal from their employers.
Sample Independent Contractor Agreement
A sample Independent Contractor Agreement you may adapt for your organization.
Sample Statement for Self-Dealing Transactions
This sample statement defines self-dealing transactions and describes the appropriate approval process and why prohibition of private inurement is important for all organizations.
Why Your Nonprofit Needs to Consider Project Management
A formalized project management framework can help your organization with success in fundraising events, marketing campaigns, IT upgrades or implementation, office moves, and program research
Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “Suffer or Permit” Standard: Misclassified Workers
When employers improperly classify employees as independent contractors, the employees may not receive important workplace protections such as the minimum wage, overtime compensation, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation.
Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide
Offers guidance on classification of employees, compensation, tax withholding, etc.
Classifying Employees Correctly
National Council of Nonprofits resource summarizing proper employee classification to avoid costly legal situations.
Employee Classification Conundrum
Offers a step-by-step assessment to help determine whether an employee should be classified as exempt versus non-exempt.
Bolder Advocacy - Ask an Expert
Have a burning advocacy-related question? Bolder Advocacy offers an "Ask an Expert" service, where you can submit your question to their advocacy coaches.
Taking the 501(h) election
Learn how to lobby and advocate for your cause while still maintaining your organization's tax exempt status.