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Loans From Nonprofit Board Members 

In many nonprofits, a time comes when the question arises: should the organization accept personal loans from board members? Although this article does not try to answer that question, it does outline some of the choices in how such loans can be made and can be used as a starting point for discussion with your board or personal financial advisor.

Managing in Hard Times 

Get best practices and tools for managers of environmental and conservation nonprofits in challenging economic times. Learn how to track your finances, recognize danger signs, assess your options, and make tough decisions fairly with the best interests of the organization in mind.

Managing Restricted Funds 

Unique accounting standards require that nonprofi ts report contributed income in one of three categories: unrestricted, temporarily restricted, or permanently restricted. This resource aims to define unrestricted, temporarily restricted, and permanently restricted income and give nonprofit leaders the tools to record, report, and effectively manage contributed income and net assets.

Nonprofit Audit Guide 

The National Council of Nonprofits has created this Nonprofit Audit Guide to provide charitable nonprofits with the tools they need to make informed decisions about independent audits.

Nonprofit Fiscal Policies and Procedures 

Establishing good fiscal policies and procedures is more of an investment of time and attention than money. This guide offers a recommended structure for policies and procedures as well as some questions to guide you in considering what is best for your organization.

Prep Ahead for Your Audit 

Preparing for an audit doesn't have to be a daunting task. Here are a few things you can do on an ongoing basis and throughout the year to make the process easier.