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Sample Audit Committee Job Description
A sample Audit Committee description, which includes the purpose and primary responsibilities of its members.
Rules for Charitable Contributions of Clothing and Household Items
Guidelines from the IRS and National Council of Nonprofits
Reserve Funds Create Financial Nest Egg
Like families, organizations need financial nest eggs for different purposes. One of the main purposes is an operating reserve — sometimes called an operating contingency fund. They are a first line of defense against financial uncertainties ranging from uneven cash flow to cutbacks from major funders.
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Outsourced Accounting Services
Request for Proposal (RFP) for Outsourced Accounting Services Template
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.
Document Retention and Destruction Policy
A template Document Retention and Destruction Policy.
Tracking CPA Audit Bids
Sample spreadsheet for tracking the bids and information for firms you are considering for your audit.
Coping Advice in Hard Times
Advice based on dozens of interviews with leaders who've gone through hard times and on related texts and articles to encourage leaders to share the burden of managing financial difficulties.
Change the Conversation about Overhead
The perception of nonprofit organizations' overhead costs by the public and by donors is one of the greatest sources of frustration for nonprofit professionals. But there is hope on the horizon.
Executive Compensation Policies
The board of directors is responsible for hiring, and establishing the compensation (salary and benefits) of the executive director/CEO by identifying compensation that is "reasonable and not excessive," but that also is attractive enough to retain the best possible talent to lead the organization. The recommended process for determining this is explained in this National Council article.
Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Exempt Organizations — Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Most small tax-exempt organizations, whose annual gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less, are required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ instead.
Analyzing Financial Information Using Ratios
Nonprofit leaders seeking to understand their organization's financial situation usually start by reviewing the financial reports. For a more technical financial analysis, rations can be used to deepen understanding and interpretation.