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Charitable Contributions - IRS Publication 526
IRS Publication that discusses the organizations qualified to receive deductions, the types of contributions that can be deducted, how much can be deducted, what records to keep, and how to report deductions.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Affordable Care Act
The number of staff at a nonprofit determines which provisions of the ACA it must follow. The National Council of Nonprofits offers this helpful guide to get started.
What is fiscal sponsorship?
Introductory resources on fiscal sponsorship--including links to sample agreements, tips on finding a fiscal sponsor (or serving as one), case studies, and background on pitfalls to avoid.
Record Keeping the Right Way
Record and bookkeeping are essential for maintaining a nonprofit's tax exempt status as well as avoid tax return-related penalties.
Selecting an Equity Consultant
A sample selection process and scoring matrix that nonprofits can adapt to identify and select an equity consultant for their organizations.
Where can I find emergency funding for my nonprofit?
The Foundation Center can point you to resources to find possible funders and useful advice.
Financial Management: Oversight, Policies, and Procedures
Get a quick and thorough summary of the oversight, policies, and procedures that can ensure the responsible financial management of your organization.
How to Start an Endowment
A series of articles on considerations for whether to start an endowment and how to go about doing it.
Gift Acceptance Policies
Use these resources provided by National Council of Nonprofits to develop an appropriate policy for your nonprofit.
AFP Code of Ethical Standards
Ethical standards and principles are the foundation for maintaining public trust in your organization and the nonprofit sector as a whole.
Phantom Boards and Bobble Heads
This resource provides valuable reminders of how nonprofits can maintain their tax-exempt status through fastidious legal compliance.
Planned Giving: A Toolkit for Nonprofits
The importance of planned giving and questions you should ask to assess your organization's readiness.
Defending Your Organization Against Hackers, Fraudsters, and Cyberthugs
(August 6, 2018 webinar) Identify cybersecurity trends and outline strategies to mitigate risks related to phishing, ransomware, and other costly data breaches.
Financial Management for Boards
Basic principles of nonprofit financial management for Boards.
Create Your Own Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
An Emergency Action Plan is used to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies.