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What to Do with Board Members Who Don't Do Anything
This article includes short-term and long-term strategies to help your organization deal with a board member who is not contributing to the well-being of the board and the organization.
Squeamish Nonprofit Boards: How to Move Them to the Big Policy Questions
How can nonprofit boards unite their diverse personal views on complex policy issues and arrive at strong organizational positions?
Fiscal Oversight, Risk and the Nonprofit Board
One of the most important responsibilities of a nonprofit board is fiscal oversight. Yet many board members remain unclear about what exactly that means.
Be a Successful Board Chair
There are board chairs and there are great board chairs. Being a conscientious board member is in itself a challenging, time-consuming job.
Are You a Good Board Member?
Some do's and don'ts for leading through effective board governance. This article is also available in Spanish.
Seven Ways to Reduce Your Audit Costs
Audits are getting more expensive. And it's not just the auditors whose hours are increasing. Staff's time on the audit has expanded as well. How can you ease the burden?
Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations
An exempt organization is not taxed on its income from an activity substantially related to the charitable, educational, or other purpose that is the basis for the organization's exemption.
The Next Generation of Economic Development Tools: Community Development Corporations
In the wake of the elimination of redevelopment agencies, cities are seeking alternatives to help create jobs and revitalize neighborhoods. Community development corporations (CDCs) are one such tool that has been used successfully throughout the United States to accomplish community revitalization goals.
The Truthiness About Overhead
Overhead or administrative spending has become a way that many funders measure how well a grantee is doing, but a growing number of funders and nonprofits are finding that it does not paint an accurate picture of a nonprofit’s financial health, sustainability, or overall effectiveness.
The Why, Who, What and How of an Audit Committee
An audit committee is considered a best practice for nonprofits. It helps the governing board perform its fiduciary and financial oversight roles, reduce risk, and maintain donor confidence.
Sample Lobbying Tracking Sheet
Use this template to aid in tracking your lobbying expenses.
IRS Guidance on Nonprofit Political Activity
The Internal Revenue Service released formal guidance related to nonprofit political activities in "Revenue Ruling 2007-41,' which describes 21 real-life scenarios.
Charitable Solicitation FAQs
If your nonprofit's budget is over $25,000, you generally have to register with the Charitable Solicitation Licensing Division of the N.C. Secretary of State. All nonprofits should contact the Secretary of State to determine if you need to register for a Charitable Solicitation License or to apply for exemption from the license.
Tracking Volunteer Time to Boost Your Bottom Line: A Complete Accounting Guide
Tracking volunteer time can help you meet match requirements, improve your financial statement presentations, and reduce liability. Learn the why and how to include volunteer time in your budgets and financials.
Twelve Golden Rules of Nonprofit Finance
The Nonprofits Assistance Fund sets out the twelve golden rules for nonprofit finance, including budgeting, diverse funding sources and interdependence.