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Sample Request for Proposal
Sample request for proposal for property and liability risk management and insurance consulting services
N.C. General Statutes Chapter 55A. Nonprofit Corporation Act - Mergers
This section of Chapter 55A outlines information regarding mergers.
Creating Fertile Soil for the Merger Option
This article shows research from several organizations that experienced mergers. It reports their reasons for merging and what happened after they merged.
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.
Government Contracts with Nonprofits
Solutions Emerging for a Broken System - New Results and Recommendations
Expert Help: Find It and Use It
Nonprofits attract bright, dedicated, and capable staff and volunteers. And many have the "Midas touch" for recruiting dynamic, well-respected, and effective board members. Despite all that resident talent, every organization needs outside help sometimes. What experts do you need and how do you find them?
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Outsourced Accounting Services
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Outsourced Accounting Services Template
Finding Fiscal Sponsors
Resources for unincorporated groups or nonprofits seeking to find fiscal sponsors for their activities.
Four Things Every Nonprofit Contracting with Government Should Do
"The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rules known as the Uniform Guidance went into effect at the end of 2014 [...] the rules require that governments pay their nonprofit contractors reasonable indirect costs."
How To Hire the Right Bookkeeper
Since there is no education credential or professional license for bookkeepers, their skillls can range widely. In this article, Mig Murphy Sistrom, CPA, provides a brief quiz that will help you determine if you need a skilled bookkeeper or not.
Selecting a Donor Management System – Eight Questions to Consider
Eight questions to consider when selecting a Donor Management System
Use an Outsourced Accounting Firm Effectively
Your organization may be growing and need extra hands on deck to maintain the recordkeeping. Or, maybe it’s small and needs external help to manage finances. Either way, working with outsourced accountants may benefit your operations and save you money.
Legal Compliance Checklist for North Carolina Nonprofits
Use this checklist to ensure your organization is complying with laws that govern 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina.
Get Off the Fundraising Hamster Wheel Through Endowments
(May 17, 2017 webinar) This webinar explores three models for community foundation and nonprofit partnerships that build sustainable support through endowment funds and avoid the tyranny of the fundraising hamster wheel.