Blue Avocado

JULY 15, 2025

In “IRS Speak,” the 990 Form is the annual reporting tax return document required to be filed by all federally tax-exempt organizations. Anyone can view the 990 you file — in fact, many donors will specifically search for them and other details prior to making donations. Do I have to file with my state? Death and taxes.

Liability

The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 14, 2025

If youre just getting started with nonprofit accounting, one of the most straightforward entry points is to learn about some of the key documents involved in this process. Liabilities (account numbers beginning with 2000): Everything your nonprofit owes, including debt, deferred revenue, and accounts payable. should have input on.

Liability

Planned Giving

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To help you get an idea of the types of gifts potential donors may choose to give, check out this list from the IRS to help you determine fair market value for in-kind donations. This document is written to explain charitable gifts to donors, but it is helpful to enlighten nonprofits on the burden of reporting unusual major gifts legally too.

Policies

Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Let your volunteers know about your organization’s liability coverage, what it covers and what it does not. Also share with volunteers about the Volunteer Protection Act , which protects volunteers from liability in cases of ordinary negligence. Is there a liability release everyone must sign? Is orientation required?

Policies

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Below, we provide more detail about this document and why it plays such a key role in successful financial management. The Operating Activities section shows cash transactions related to the nonprofit’s core mission, such as donations, grants, and expenses for programs and services.

Finance

Blackbaud

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Revenue Revenues represent the total income a nonprofit organization receives from various sources, such as donations, grants, program fees, and investment returns, during a specific period. Additionally, donations may come in the form of professional services or goods, which should also be accounted for.

Professional Services

Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

The Challenge is open to all nonprofits in the United States of America who have used TechSoup's donated products or educational resources in the past. (a) As part of the prize notification, the winning individual or group will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and a publicity release (where legal).

Liability

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 16, 2024

While maximized fundraising seems like the solution, the truth is that it takes responsible allocation of your resources to make sure every dollar is used wisely—and this starts with effective documentation. Most COAs are organized into five categories: assets, liability, net assets, revenue, and expense accounts.

Liability

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

Printing/postage Fundraising expenses Phone/internet Marketing expenses (graphic design, advertising) Professional development (training and conferences) Memberships, affiliations (dues & subscriptions) Travel/mileage/parking Insurance (liability for the facility, errors and omissions for Board, worker’s comp, etc.) Good question.

Budget

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

2 This important, nationwide law empowers nonprofits and other like-minded folks to be able to share donated food amongst people in need. Legally, donated food—like other donations—should be viewed as a gift and cannot be re-sold without being subject to huge fines.

Lobbying

Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Below are the two main characteristics we are looking for in a winning story: A clear demonstration of how a donated TechSoup product benefited your organization. b) Limitations of Liability. Interesting proposition.

IT

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

To protect your organization from legal liabilities, you can incorporate online waivers into this process. Waivers are intended to protect the organization from potential risks and liabilities they could incur if a participant gets injured during the event, for example.

Fundraising

Just Write Grants

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Balance Sheet : Provides a quick overview of the nonprofit's financial position at a specific point in time, detailing its assets (what it owns), liabilities (what it owes), and equity (the net assets or funds available to the organization). Liabilities) These are amounts the nonprofit must pay, either now or in the future.

Finance

Tech Soup

JANUARY 30, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to promote digital literacy. Below are the two main characteristics we are looking for in a winning story: A clear demonstration of how a donated TechSoup product benefited your organization. Limitations of Liability. What do I need to do to win this thing?

IT

Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2014

Tell us how you are using TechSoup product donations to empower change and seek justice within the communities you serve. As part of the prize notification, the winning individual or group will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and a publicity release (where legal). b) Limitations of Liability.

Liability

Tech Soup

JULY 1, 2014

We want you to tell us how you are using products donated through TechSoup to help the youth in your community develop valuable life skills that will prepare them to take full advantage of their bright futures. b) Limitations of Liability. If you answered yes to all of those questions, keep reading! Ready to enter?

Liability

GiveSmart

MARCH 21, 2024

For example, if you offer sponsorships or take in-kind donations, local businesses might reduce or eliminate some expenses through funding or supplies. On the other hand, you might be able to save by asking for donations of alcohol. Retain any documents, such as permits and vendor licenses, in your management software.

Budget

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

Budgeting Your nonprofit’s annual budget is a key financial planning document that guides your organization’s spending and fundraising efforts. These categories may include: Individual donations of all sizes and varieties. Plus, these documents are helpful to reference as your organization files its annual tax returns.

Policies

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2021

If you’re not marketing your nonprofit every day, you’re missing out on donations that could be helping you meet needs in your community. But the good news is you can always ramp up as your donor base grows and you bring in more donations. And you need those to survive! Does your budget reflect reality? . It stinks, I know.

Policies Procedures

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 7, 2014

We want to hear how TechSoup’s educational resources and donated technology products help keep organizations like yours doing the good work they are doing safely. The Challenge is open to all nonprofits in the United States of America who have used TechSoup’s donated products or educational resources in the past. (a)

Liability

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Because they donate their time, people in the community tend to respect the fact that they are part of something they really believe in. Enhance the Organization’s Public Standing Board members should always be prepared to speak well of the organization and advocate for its services.

Strategic Plan

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Secure and prepare your documents. File these documents. This is to protect both the board and staff from legal liabilities. Since application papers are important legal documents, it will be wise to get the help of a seasoned attorney. This is for proper identification of your group when tax documents are filed.

Grant Writing

Allied Grant Writers

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Secure and prepare your documents. File these documents. This is to protect both the board and staff from legal liabilities. Since application papers are important legal documents, it will be wise to get the help of a seasoned attorney. This is for proper identification of your group when tax documents are filed.

Grant Writing

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Essentially, this term refers to the process of pulling your documented financial data and communicating it to stakeholders. Financial Statements Your nonprofit tracks a lot of financial data day to day, from bank statements to donation records to purchase receipts. Reporting is a key aspect of nonprofit financial management.

Nonprofit

DoJiggy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

When people’s living costs go up, they can’t afford to donate as much or as often, if at all. Your nonprofit needs to manage its finances responsibly to be prepared for these thin donation times. Add it to your Form 990 to account for your assets and liabilities. They are security measures to eliminate theft or embezzlement.

Management

Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2015

The Challenge is open to all nonprofits in the United States of America who have used TechSoup's donated products or educational resources in the past. (a) As part of the prize notification, the winning individual or group will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and a publicity release (where legal).

Liability

Tech Soup

MARCH 30, 2015

The Challenge is open to all nonprofits in the United States of America who have used TechSoup's donated products or educational resources in the past. (a) As part of the prize notification, the winning individual or group will be asked to sign an affidavit of eligibility, a liability release and a publicity release (where legal).

Liability

DoJiggy

JULY 23, 2024

The Statement of Financial Position (AKA The Balance Sheet) The Statement of Financial Position provides a snapshot of the organization’s financial status at a particular point in time, detailing assets, liabilities, and net assets. Liabilities are what your organization owes to vendors, employees, or others.

Nonprofit

Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

Secretary Your secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate records of board meetings, including minutes, agendas, and any related documents. They ensure your documentation is organized, accessible, and archived properly, which is vital for historical reference and legal compliance.

Nonprofit

Tech Soup

AUGUST 29, 2016

The Challenge is open to all nonprofits and public libraries in the world that have received Symantec product donation(s) and are currently using the product. (a) Eligibility. a) Nondiscrimination. Image: Tina Xu. spanhidden.

Liability

Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This entails organizing various legal documents to ensure your wishes are respected. Below is a comprehensive checklist of the essential documents needed for effective estate planning, why they are important, and how to obtain them. Sign the Document : Ensure it is signed and notarized.

Insurance

Tech Soup

AUGUST 10, 2015

Then request a discounted Adobe CC membership or other donated Adobe products with TechSoup to get started! The Contest is only open to all nonprofit organizations in the United States of America (“ US ”) who have used any of TechSoup's Adobe Creative Cloud discounted products or TechSoup Adobe donation products in the past.

Liability

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Although some AVOs have permanent locations (such as in the back room of a historical home or at the library for a Friends of the Library), many do not — and meetings and documents move from home to home as officers change. If the donation is other than cash, describe the property but do not indicate a value.

Budget