Working at a nonprofit organization is a highly energetic experience. Organizing fundraisers, recruiting volunteers, and interacting with donors make the commitment to a cause worthwhile. However, there is one obligation that can be viewed as an unpleasant task. We are talking about writing and … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic taught the leaders of nonprofit organizations many lessons starting in March of 2020. Perhaps the most important lesson concerned how to keep your nonprofit financially afloat during a pandemic that creates an economic crisis. More than two years removed from the start of the … Read More
Donors with charitable hearts do not donate to their favorite causes just to take advantage of tax breaks. It is the financial health of the charity that matters, as well as the mission the charity wants to accomplish. However, charitable donors should understand the tax implications of their … Read More
Because of an acute labor shortage and budget deficits related to the pandemic, many nonprofits have operated without a sufficient number of workers during 2022. The nonprofits that struggled with hiring workers began recruiting independent contractors to fulfill employment needs for short-term or … Read More
Requests to return donations do not happen often, but every once in a while, your nonprofit might receive a request to return either a cash donation or the donation of an asset. How do you respond to such a request? Does the law require you to comply with a request to return a donation? What if an … Read More
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, nonprofits of all sizes had plenty of flexibility when it came to choosing which causes and charities to sponsor. However, the beginning of the pandemic forced many nonprofits to ramp up operations quickly under the mandates enacted because of the “new normal.” For … Read More
When your California nonprofit started up, your fundraising likely started as an ad hoc process, with intense campaigns followed by slow periods. As your nonprofit grows its operations and adds staff, support and volunteers, you’ll feel an increasing need to make your fundraising ongoing. However, … Read More
If your nonprofit accepts advertising or sponsorships that aren’t related to your tax-exempt mission, you're at risk of unrelated business income tax (UBIT) liability. These types of support have complicated rules that California nonprofit audit providers can help you understand. You still should … Read More
Your California nonprofit’s board members need more than deep-seated dedication and belief in your cause and programs. To be a good board member, California nonprofit audit providers emphasize they must be a fiduciary. Fiduciaries are people who can be trusted to always act in the best interests of … Read More
If your California nonprofit accepts federal funding, it must comply with “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.” This Uniform Guidance has recently been updated and amended in 2020. If your nonprofit hasn’t reviewed its procurement policies … Read More