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What Are 7 Common Nonprofit Startup Costs?

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Nonprofit Insurance Many nonprofits purchase nonprofit insurance when starting their organization. Business insurance is to protect nonprofits from any claims against the nonprofit made as a result of normal operations. The price of this insurance can vary depending upon the coverage plan chosen.

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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.

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Estate Planning Essentials: 10 Crucial Documents for Organizing Your Affairs

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These non-probate assets include 401(k) accounts, pensions, and life insurance policies. How to Create Beneficiary Designations To designate beneficiaries: Contact Institutions : Reach out to banks, insurance companies, and retirement plan administrators. Health Insurance : Covers medical expenses.

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How to create your new nonprofit’s first budget

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Expenses Staff Payroll Benefits Payroll taxes Contract staff Facilities Rent/mortgage Utilities (electricity, water) Pest control Maintenance Program Equipment Supplies Materials Mileage (specifically related to conducting your program’s activities) Administrative Office supplies Software (Quickbooks, donor tracking software, merchant account, etc.)

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7 Vital Tips for Successful Estate Planning for Aging Baby Boomers

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However, for those with estates exceeding this amount, advanced planning is essential to minimize tax liabilities and ensure a smooth transfer of wealth. Beneficiary designations on accounts like life insurance, retirement plans, and bank accounts supersede wills. With the federal estate tax exemption set at $11.7

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Your Open House on Gifts of Real Estate

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Nonprofits can refuse to accept a property if it puts the nonprofit at risk of liability or unaffordable expenses. The nonprofit will conduct due diligence, including assessing the property’s condition, marketability, and potential liabilities. Maintenance fees, utilities, taxes, and insurance.

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Safety First: How to Mitigate Risk at In-Person Events

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Whoever is serving the alcohol should have the proper licensing and insurance. Additionally, even if a vendor is providing something as a part of their in-kind sponsorship (or just for free because they’re awesome), you’ll still want to have a contract for liability reasons while they’re onsite at your event. ID required”).