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IRS Publication 557- Tax Exempt Status for your Organization
A guide that describes the procedures to take when seeking tax exempt status from the IRS for your organization.
The Art and Science of Retaining Digital Donors
(March 5, 2019 webinar) This webinar will help you discover how to maximize the retention rates of your digital donors.
IRS Online Course on Tax-Exempt Status
IRS tools, including video and interactive Form 1023, for organizations just beginning the nonprofit status application.
Exemption for Certain Employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
This fact sheet provides general information on the exemption from minimum wage and overtime pay provided by Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act as defined by Regulations, 29 CFR Part 541.
Drafting a Memorandum of Understanding
Co-writing an MOU with a partnering organization can reveal many things about how the future partnership may function.
Donation of Intellectual Property: What Does it Look Like?
Four part series on the valuation and tax deductibility of donated intellectual property, such as artwork, music compositions, or software.
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