Don’t Run Afoul of IRS Regulations

Don’t Run Afoul of IRS Regulations

Executive compensation at nonprofits is a hot-button issue right now as the IRS has begun ramping up oversight and enforcement. This is partly in response to some high-profile instances where executives working at nonprofit organizations received excessive salaries in...
What Form 990 Can Tell Donors and Watchdogs

What Form 990 Can Tell Donors and Watchdogs

IRS Form 990 includes specific information that helps donors and watchdogs assess and monitor nonprofit organizations. In a single document, it provides a snapshot of the financial health, governance, and operations of a nonprofit. Form 990 gives nonprofits an...
Valuing Tangible Property Donations

Valuing Tangible Property Donations

It is not uncommon for nonprofit organizations to receive donations of tangible property from supporters in addition to cash contributions. Special rules apply when valuing such property and providing donors with the right kinds of documentation to substantiate...
SMART Is Now SMARTIE

SMART Is Now SMARTIE

As nonprofit organizations recover from the pandemic, one prominent issue that is getting renewed focus is diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Fostering and modeling these three values not only promote positive workplace experiences and opportunities, they also...
Nonprofit Staffing: Challenge or Crisis?

Nonprofit Staffing: Challenge or Crisis?

It seems every business and nonprofit organization is hiring, and lots of workers are eager for new and better jobs. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, more than 47 million workers quit their jobs in 2021, many seeking increased pay along with improved...
How to Create a Code of Ethics

How to Create a Code of Ethics

The news is full of stories involving ethics — recently one about would-be auditors cheating on, of all things, a national ethics exam. While no one wants to be in the spotlight for bad behavior, unethical behavior can be especially damaging to the reputation of a...