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Types of Nonprofits: A Comprehensive Guide

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501(c)(2) : This type of tax-exemption is for exempt organizations to create a corporation to hold the title to property the organization owns to minimize liability risks of losing the property. While the public can make contributions to these organizations, private citizens can’t create one because they’re created by congress.

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics: 5 Fundamentals to Know

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The ins and outs of nonprofit accounting may seem overwhelming at first, but effectively recording and reporting your organization’s finances is essential to fund your mission. Also called a balance sheet, this statement breaks down your nonprofit’s assets and liabilities to provide a snapshot of your organization’s financial health.

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Nonprofit Board Member Onboarding: 12 Things to Cover

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Nonprofits have two customers – the people they serve through the mission and the people or organizations which pay for all or part of the services, such as donors, insurance companies, government entities, and more. Consider having a separate session to discuss your organization’s finances.

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How to create your new nonprofit’s first budget

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When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. Use accounting software to help you manage your finances.

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Importance of Estate Planning: Why You Need an Estate Plan

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If you’re not able to make decisions for yourself because of an illness or ailment, your chosen representative steps in to handle your finances and make medical decisions. It’s like an insurance policy for your life, not just your death. Power of Attorney This is where you pick your stand-in; your understudy, if you will.

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How to Create a Nonprofit Chart of Accounts: 3 Steps + Tips

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Most COAs are organized into five categories: assets, liability, net assets, revenue, and expense accounts. Liabilities usually start with 2, net assets with 3, revenue with 4, and expenses with 5 and beyond. Then, those accounts are further divided into subcategories. For example, assets usually start with 1.