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How Lessons Learned From Fighting Food Insecurity Can Help Your Nonprofit

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Prior to the Good Samaritan Act, many corporations felt they could face liability for donating food, and people who salvaged it without documented donation could face prosecution. After many years of lobbying and hard work, the GSA was passed, enabling all parties to help people.

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Nonprofit Board Member Onboarding: 12 Things to Cover

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It could be lobbying for funds from a government source, helping secure a contract with a client who will pay for your nonprofit’s services, or playing a major role in an event or product sales program. It’s meant for them to take the reports they see, the minutes they review, and the documents they sign very seriously.

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An Essential Guide to Nonprofit Financial Management (Best Practices and Tips)

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Add it to your Form 990 to account for your assets and liabilities. Document all of your controls for team member clarity and periodically audit the controls themselves. Avoid supporting political or lobbying campaigns. The IRS requires you to file no fewer than four audited financial statements.