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The 4 Core Nonprofit Financial Statements & Their Insights

Pamela Grow

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Liabilities. Accountability is at the heart of nonprofit accounting. Net assets.

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The downsides of starting a nonprofit organization

Candid

However, there are definite costs associated with operating at the state level, filing with the IRS, and registering for charitable solicitation. Nonprofits are required by the IRS to keep detailed records, and there is a lot more paperwork for nonprofits than for other organizations, such as Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs).

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

Get Fully Funded

Pay attention to the donor/attendee experience, then weigh out the potential cost and get ready to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN! You may want to host an event like this at a local restaurant that has a liquor license and general liability insurance. Consider how much time and energy it will take to make your event successful.

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Financial Audits for Small Nonprofits By: Kellie Brungard, GPC

Assel Grant Services

Audited financials are a common component of grant readiness discussions and are often requested by funders. This report means the auditor thought they couldn’t issue a definitive opinion on the nonprofit. However, new or small nonprofits may wonder if an audit is really necessary. Why Do I Need an Audit?

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Importance of Estate Planning: Why You Need an Estate Plan

Planned Giving

Definition and Purpose of Estate Planning Think of the importance of estate planning as your way of taking care of your loved ones from beyond the grave (sounds a bit spooky, I know). Steps to Create an Effective Estate Plan Ready to get started? So, what’s all the fuss about the importance of estate planning?

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Nonprofit Tech Forecasts for 2013

Tech Soup

IoT is definitely not a new thing. The International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that just 3 percent of all data is currently tagged and ready for manipulation, and only one sixth of this - 0.5% - is used for analysis. Forrester Research's Chris Mines has been talking about the Smart Computing Revolution. for some time now.