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Selling Donors on Unrestricted Gifts

April 22, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Many well-intentioned donors may wish to give “restricted” gifts, or gifts that are conditional or tagged for specific purposes, such as for the the development of a specific program or initiative. Unrestricted giving, however, can offer a flexibility that often better serves the organization the … Read More

Three tips for submitting a winning grant proposal

April 15, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

For many non-profit organizations, grant money is fundamental to their funding model and securing those grants can be an anxiety-inducing task. Not only are the stakes high, but also there is often stiff competition for the same money. For these reasons, it is important to prioritize a consistent … Read More

Four common pitfalls of nonprofit exempt status

April 8, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

A nonprofit’s tax exempt status is not a given once it is granted. Rather, it is an ongoing characterization that governs the way revenue is created and used. In order to maintain nonprofit exempt status, organizations must look carefully at the IRS rules that define exempt status and ensure they … Read More

The Benefits of Using a Business Mindset with Your Nonprofit

April 1, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Though nonprofit organizations are different in many ways from for-profit businesses, that doesn’t mean that one can’t learn from the other. For-profit business owners can benefit from adopting the community-focused approach of nonprofits, such as the many successful corporations that prioritize … Read More

What you need to know about D&O insurance for nonprofits

March 13, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

D&O insurance refers to directors and officers liability insurance and it is meant to mitigate the personal responsibility of certain parties affiliated with an organization in the event of litigation. Many for-profit entities engage this type of insurance coverage, but fewer non-profits carry … Read More

Board Members: 4 Financial Risk Indicators

February 26, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

One of the key roles of a board is to monitor their nonprofit's finances and to help steer it in the right direction. This is not always an easy task when those finances are too far gone, but there are some early warning signs to watch out for that, when observed and rectified at an early stage, can … Read More

The Basics of Holding a Raffle for Your Non-Profit

February 19, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Raffles can provide big payoffs for your nonprofit, but can be tricky to execute. There are several tax rules that govern raffles, and while state tax laws vary a great deal, there are some basic federal tax laws that every organization can benefit from learning about. These laws concern unrelated … Read More

Practices for a Healthy Operating Reserve

February 12, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

An important part of every non-profit’s financial safety net is its operating reserve, which is an unrestricted and relatively liquid part of its net assets. Care should be taken to ensure this reserve is maintained, as it is a primary remedy in the event of an emergency or budget shortfall, and the … Read More

The Benefits of a Hands-On Approach to Unemployment Insurance

February 7, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

Unemployment costs can be a significant line item for nonprofits, however, it may be costing you more than it needs to. There are two strategies that your non-profit can use to be sure you are only contributing the amount of unemployment insurance that is necessary. And though the process may seem … Read More

Deciphering the Many Motivations Behind Charitable Giving

January 20, 2019 by Ernst Wintter & Associates LLP

The motivations behind American giving have been as varied as they are opaque. From various financial motivations to individual, social, or community level motivations, understanding what motivates donors and how these vary across demographic groups can help your non-profit more effectively reach … Read More

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