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Getting Federal Money to Communities: A Story from Puerto Rico

NonProfit Quarterly

CRH’s salvation eventually came in the form of a collaborative approach, pivoting toward a combination of emergency funding provided by a small family foundation; a nonprofit, non-extractive loan fund; a third-party investment firm; and a coalition of Latinx community development financial institutions (CDFIs).

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Understanding Functional Expenses for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

Functional expense reporting confuses many first-time nonprofit bookkeepers and executives. But, because most for-profit companies don’t track functional expenses, they’re just not familiar with it. But it is need-to-know-information in the nonprofit world. But it’s not because it’s complicated.

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The Finance Committee and Nonprofit Financial Management Tips

The Charity CFO

And if you can find qualified candidates with nonprofit finance or accounting experience, even better. Nonprofits have specific accounting needs that differ from for-profit companies , so there will be a learning curve even for experienced financial professionals arriving from the for-profit business sector.

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501(c)(3) Checklist: Preparing for Nonprofit Status

Top Nonprofits

This means that if you host a fundraising event, sell products, or charge registration fees for events to raise money for your organization without registering, you’ll be considered non-compliant. You also have to register in every state in which you’ll be soliciting donations. Have a detailed financial plan and accounting system in place.

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1099 Best Practices for Your Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

Is your nonprofit using 1099 best practices? Nonprofits rely on the generosity of donors and volunteers to support their mission and achieve their goals. But, just like for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations must also navigate complex tax laws and regulations to remain compliant. Total non-employee compensation.

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The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

39th Annual FAE Nonprofit Conference. 39th Annual FAE Nonprofit Conference. Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. Finance / @nysscpa. 13th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium. 13th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium.

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

38th Annual Nonprofit Conference. 38th Annual Nonprofit Conference. Learn about new and proposed accounting and auditing standards and how they will impact not-for-profit entities and their auditors. 2016 Nonprofit Finance + Sustainability Conference. 2016 Nonprofit Finance + Sustainability Conference.