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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Registration & Reporting Requirements ??

Selfish Giving

requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last spring. One of the most popular types of cause marketing campaigns is a charitable sales promotion in which a business advertises that the purchase or use of certain goods or services will benefit a charitable organization (e.g., “For

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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)

Selfish Giving

requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last year. This distinction between acknowledgments and advertising arises from federal tax rules governing “qualified sponsorship payments.” This is the final part of a four-part series on the four key legal issues you - my readers!

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What’s in a Name? The Ethics of Building Naming Gifts

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Do lead naming gifts actually stimulate high-level philanthropy from other donors and is that what motivates HNWIs to make such charitable contributions? Charitable contributions driven by ethical egoism may provide the most benefit to the donor, however.

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When to Call It Quits

Stanford Social Innovation Review

As the Nicaraguan government tightened its grip on authoritarian rule, it was threatened by civil society organizations who possess the power to hold them accountable, receiving funds they do not control and investing those funds in services that preserve human rights, protect democracy, and empower individuals.

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

NonProfit Hub

Of course, this is subject to tax laws. Drawbacks of Corporate Donations Here are some common challenges nonprofits face with corporate donations: These charitable contributions are typically unpredictable and unsolicited, making budgeting challenging. The donor’s gift may be tax deductible.

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Discovering The Tax Implications of Nonprofits Owning For-Profit Businesses

The Charity CFO

Tax Implications of Nonprofits Owning For-Profit Businesses Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Recognized nonprofits generally receive tax-exempt status from the federal government. Impact on Charitable Contributions Donors to nonprofits often receive tax benefits for their charitable giving.

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Best Practices when Accounting for Grants

The Charity CFO

The IRS has strict regulations on how to handle grants and charitable contributions, so it is essential that you understand the best practices when accounting for them. You really don’t want to be red-flagged by the government because of incomplete, unorganized, or inaccurately recorded grant information. What is a Grant?