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Development and Accounting: The Yin and Yang of Nonprofit Finances
Development and accounting are two critical functions of every nonprofit, and successful collaboration between them is essential. Mig Murphy Sistrom, CPA, defines how they relate, intersect, and support each other.
#DonorLove – How to Keep Your Donors Giving
(January 25, 2018 webinar) This webinar centers around loving your donors and time-tested strategies to engage, steward, and upgrade new donors.
Universal Charitable Deduction Would Help Communities
Nonprofits are concerned that federal tax reform plans could significantly reduce incentives for charitable giving. Congress can help ensure that private individuals support the important work of churches and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits by creating a universal, non-itemizer deduction for charitable contributions.
Government Contracts with Nonprofits
Solutions Emerging for a Broken System - New Results and Recommendations
Compensation Report for North Carolina Nonprofits
A comprehensive report of salary and benefit data and trends among North Carolina nonprofits.
NC Nonprofit Sector Economic Impact
A comprehensive report about the economic impact of 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina.
After the Lights Go Out: Turning Your Special Event into Future Gold
Special events are important vehicles for developing relationships with your donors. The cultivation activities you undertake after the event may just be the reason that gift ultimately comes your way.
Raffles 101
Charitable organizations have long used raffles as an effective way to raise support. Conducting a raffle seems simple enough, at least on the surface, right? But before undertaking a raffle, you’d be well advised to familiarize yourself with the requirements outlined in this update.
Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items
Guidelines from the IRS and National Council of Nonprofits
Reporting Requirements for Nonprofits with State Grant Funds
Summary of reporting requirements for nonprofits with state grant funds plus link to online reporting of grants received from North Carolina government agencies.
Sample Donor Substantiation Letters
Not sure how to thank your donors? Use these templates to guide your message.
Sample Final Financial Report for Grant Awards
Most grantors require a final project report, including a financial report. This sample illustrates a final financial report outlining budgeted expenses, actual expenses and the expenses allocated to that particular funding source.
Charitable Solicitation Registration
Many states require charitable nonprofits as well as any paid professional "fundraising counsel" or consultant hired to assist the nonprofit with fundraising activities, to register with the state before the nonprofit or professionals solicits any donations. Additionally, many states require nonprofits that enter into agreement to share the revenue from sales activity with another organization to file with the state to disclose that fundraising activity. All in all - it's complicated!
Charitable Auction Compliance Toolkit
For the most recent and comprehensive treatment available on compliance issues surrounding auctions, including tools you can put to use, see this toolkit from the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium.