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

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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 had received an offer on an industrial area he owned, and he wanted to know how to accomplish the pre-sale planning to get the deal done before the end of the year.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Ideally, the Board and Executive Director will work together as partners to lead the nonprofit, especially on the strategic plan, fundraising, and overall evaluation of the organization. Ensure Effective Organizational Planning The Board is responsible for both short-term and long-term strategic planning.

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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. Beyond knowing about laws, the GSA (and other laws like it) is also a testament to the political power of nonprofits.

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The Quick Guide to Nonprofit Board Responsibilities

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They often take on special projects and assist with strategic planning to provide a second layer of leadership and expertise. Strategic planning Board members are deeply involved in strategic planning, setting long-term goals, and defining your organization’s future direction.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Financial Reporting

Greater Giving

Strategic planning. Also called a balance sheet, this statement lists your nonprofit’s assets, liabilities, and net assets to provide a snapshot of your organization’s financial health. It’s most helpful for strategic planning and risk management. Statement of financial position. Statement of cash flows.

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Should You Have A Grant Writers Kit?

Red Tape Busters

This information should exist for each type of insurance held (public liability, business, contents, etc) and will need to be updated each year, as well as when any policy changes are advised by insurers. At a minimum, this should include the Certificate of Currency and the Policy document, including any supplementary documents.

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Web Accessibility: A Nonprofit Website Design Must-Have

The Fundraising Coach

This means that in addition to opening up your site to more people, web accessibility can also help protect your organization from legal liability. Her project management experience spans a variety of non-profit management disciplines including strategic planning, community engagement, capacity building, fundraising and research.