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News to Use! What Fundraisers Can Expect from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expiration

Gail Perry Group

Written by Gina Vaughn, Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. While most donors report that tax policy isnt the primary motivation to give to charity, this shows how tax policy still shapes generosity. We're entering a new era where understanding both tax policy and donor behavior will be more crucial than ever.

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What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Financial Audits

Blackbaud

Compliance audits, which ensure your nonprofits adherence to federal, state, and local government regulations, as well as your organizations bylaws and other policies across all aspects of your work. If you need help or have any questions about audit prep, consult your accountant.

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Funding for Professional Development Is Here for the Taking!

GrantNews

Project costs include consultant fees, community stipends, supplies, administrative expenses, and small capital or equipment expenses. They will learn about current early care and early education policy-related research and engage with research, policy, and programmatic attendees.

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The Power of Spend-Down Funds And Immediate Attention

The NonProfit Times

The funding and distribution phases of limited life endowments require more drastic changes in the asset allocation policy. It is vital for decision makers to be consistent and adhere to the policy. Sequence of Returns Risk: This risk occurs when a portfolio experiences negative market returns at the same time as large distributions.

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Applying a gender lens to grant applications (and why we should)

Strategic Grants

Is there diverse representation at leadership level, do you adopt gender-inclusive language and policies, have you considered barriers that might prevent people from participating in focus groups? Find out more about Team SG here. The post Applying a gender lens to grant applications (and why we should) appeared first on Strategic Grants.

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Conflict of Interest Guidelines Every Grantmaker Should Follow

Blackbaud

The Executive Director whose husband is a cybersecurity consultant and can identify any potential issues with the organizations data collection. This is why you need a conflict of interest policy. And so, in practice, its being able to say we have a policy. From a legal perspective, a COI policy is an essential compliance tool.

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Exploring Alternative Nonprofit Funding Sources: 6 Ideas

Get Fully Funded

If you’re unsure about the best strategy, create a gift acceptance policy and consult with a nonprofit finance advisor to ensure alignment with your organization’s financial strategy and risk tolerance. These typically include treasury bills, short-term CDARs, money market accounts, and mutual funds.