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The 4 Core Nonprofit Financial Statements & Their Insights

Pamela Grow

Liabilities. These appear on the statement in order of payment due date, with short-term investments listed above long-term liabilities. On your balance sheet, youll calculate your nonprofits net assets by subtracting your total liabilities from your total assets. Youll typically list these in order of liquidity (i.e.,

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What’s Your End-of-Year Strategy for Planned Gifts of Assets?

Blackbaud

He was a donor to one of our charity clients and we had talked about the possibility of gifting assets to reduce or eliminate tax liability. He was facing a significant tax liability if he didn’t get this completed before the calendar rolled into January. Bunching offers donors the possibility of minimizing tax liability.

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

Get Fully Funded

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. And that’s where the RIGHT event comes in.

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Why Are Nonprofits Experiencing An Insurance Crisis? And What Can the Nonprofit Sector Do About it?

Blue Avocado

Lower liability insurance limits First, the community-based nonprofit sector generally must carry lower limits of liability insurance. Most insurance companies have reinsurance in order to protect their solvency and transfer a portion of their liability to the reinsurer. The answer is fourfold.

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Nonprofit Financial Statements: An Overview + Top Insights

Pamela Grow

Your organization may also bring in revenue from fundraising events, service fees, and grants. The categories that operating expenses are divided into, such as employee salaries and fundraising event costs, will be similar across most organizations. Liabilities. Net assets.

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Catering Options for Virtual Fundraising Events-A Q&A with Vibrant Table Catering

Greater Giving

One such catering company based in Portland, OR is the VT Group who provides casual to high-end, full-service catering, event production, and facility management. VT Group’s flagship brands include Vibrant Table Catering & Events, Food in Bloom Catering, f&b cafe and catering, and Vibrant Flowers.

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What’s the Cost Behind Starting a Nonprofit Organization in 2025?

Grant Writer Team

Volunteer Training: Allocate funds for training materials and events, potentially costing $200 to $1,000. Insurance: General liability insurance typically costs $500 to $1,500 annually. Marketing and Outreach Website Development: Professional website creation can range from $1,000 to $5,000, or more for advanced features.