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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.
Summary of the North Carolina Lobbying Law
Summary of North Carolina's lobbying laws for nonprofits.
New Overtime Rules
Start Planning Now: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About the New Overtime Rules
OMB Uniform Guidance
The National Council of Nonprofits has some resources regarding OMB
Government Contracts with Nonprofits
Solutions Emerging for a Broken System - New Results and Recommendations
Guidance for Non-Profit Organizations on Paying Overtime
Guidance for Non-Profit Organizations on Paying Overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Countdown to the Inevitable: North Carolina Nonprofit CEOs in Transition
A report based on NC data and insights to help nonprofits and their leaders navigate executive transitions.
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.
Key Steps in Developing a Risk Management Program
Looking to develop a risk management program? Here are five key steps in the Risk Management Process.
Sample Fraud Policy
An organizational fraud policy facilitates the development of controls to help detect and prevent fraud against your organization.
Volunteer Background Checks: Giving Back Without Giving Up on Privacy
This guide explores the expanding world of volunteer screening, identifies relevant laws as well as fundamental privacy protections, and offers suggestions for organizations and volunteers.
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!
Nonprofit Auctions: Compliance Guide and Sample Forms
Blue Avocado contributor and CPA Dennis Walsh provides a handy compliance guide, and five sample forms to make sure your wording is right.