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3 Top Compliance Challenges for Nonprofits + Expert Advice

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Following fundraising requirements It’s no mystery that fundraising is a central part of nonprofit operations. Since your organization is funded solely by charitable contributions, you’ll have to follow certain regulations to prove you’re using the monetary gifts you receive to serve your charitable purpose.

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Discovering The Tax Implications of Nonprofits Owning For-Profit Businesses

The Charity CFO

Tax-exempt status makes it easier for your organization to retain nonprofit revenue and meet the goals of your mission. However, your nonprofit may engage in revenue-generating activities that don’t relate to the purpose of your organization. The nonprofit must have control over the charitable activities of the venture.

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Best Practices when Accounting for Grants

The Charity CFO

But in order to get the most out of these grants, you need to understand how to properly manage and account for them. 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.

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Dr. James explains why sustainable giving starts by answering, “Do we have a shared future?”

iMarketSmart

Maybe it’s creating compelling volunteer activities. Research in Government and Nonprofit Accounting, 12 , 35-56. [20] Research in Government and Nonprofit Accounting, 12 , 35-56. link] (among decedents in 2007 with estates of $5 million and above, 78% of charitable dollars went to private foundations). [26]