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How Government Grants Are Changing Grant-Making Policies

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For example, making grants more accessible by utilizing an online application process. To illustrate, On January 5, 2023, the bipartisan supported Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) was signed into law. Specifically, to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste by expanding liability protection for food donors.

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7 Emerging Trends for 2025: Is Your Nonprofit Prepared?

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In effect, increasing volunteer involvement and donations. To illustrate, the Food Donation Improvement Act(FDIA) was signed into law, specifically, to improve food insecurity and reduce food waste. Above all, donors want to see the real-world impact created with each donation to a cause. The research is clear.

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Reduce Food Waste & Improve Food Insecurity For Americans

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The Food Donation Improvement Act reduces liability for donors who make food donations. How The Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) Improves Food Insecurity For American Families On January 5, 2023, the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA) was signed into law. However, there is good news. How, you may ask?

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The downsides of starting a nonprofit organization

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Unfortunately, funders do not typically give grants for start-up costs , so you will most likely need to pay these expenses out of pocket or rely on donations from friends, family, board members, or your supporters. Given that nonprofits serve the public and are eligible to receive donations and grants, they must operate transparently.

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Honoring Our Good Samaritans

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Good Samaritan laws grant liability protection to folks who offer reasonable assistance to those who are hurt, sick, in danger, or otherwise incapacitated. In times of great need, communities have witnessed acts of kindness that range from providing shelter to evacuees, to volunteers donating essential supplies to survivors.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

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Let your volunteers know about your organization’s liability coverage, what it covers and what it does not. Also share with volunteers about the Volunteer Protection Act , which protects volunteers from liability in cases of ordinary negligence. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state. Is orientation required?

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Statement of Cash Flows: How Nonprofits Track Inflow and Outflow of Money

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The Operating Activities section shows cash transactions related to the nonprofit’s core mission, such as donations, grants, and expenses for programs and services. Non-cash items like depreciation, in-kind donations, or the conversion of debt to equity should not appear on the Statement of Cash Flows.

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