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How to Improve Your Internal Controls to Minimize Audit Findings

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Not having sufficient control documentation can create a more time-consuming process and lead to your external auditors identifying recommendations or deficiencies. Examples include backup procedures, disciplinary action, and insurance. Train Staff: Provide training to staff on internal control policies and procedures.

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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

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Mitigate Risks Before deploying spontaneous volunteers to a disaster zone, check your insurance policy. You might need a rider, so discuss coverage with your insurance agent.

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What Are 7 Common Nonprofit Startup Costs?

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Cost of Incorporation& Tax-Exempt Status Every nonprofit startup must file a legal document known as the articles of incorporation with their state to begin the process. Nonprofits often use a lawyer to get a set of ‘trained professional eyes’ on their documents. The cost usually runs from $200-$300 a month.

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Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business

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And you need policies, procedures, and processes. Even in the early days when the donut shop is struggling financially, appropriate insurance is required. So work with an insurer or an insurance broker to understand the coverage you need to best protect your organization and its liability. You need a marketing plan.

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Should You Have A Grant Writers Kit?

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Generally, a Grant Writers’ kit simply represents a single place to access all the information and documents that are typically requested when grant writing. They are documents that may only change annually (financials) or not at all (company registration records). Insurers and grant funding will usually ask for both.

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7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024

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Create an Operating Reserve Fund (or Review Your Policy) An operating reserve is a crucial part of creating a strong financial foundation for your organization. Tip 1: If you have an operating reserve, review your policy. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Why It’s Important to Inform Nonprofits About Your Planned Gifts

Planned Giving

Sometimes brokerage and insurance services are slow to pay out on a planned gift or beneficiary designation. Some donors may wish to place restrictions on their gift that go against a nonprofit’s policies. If you alert a nonprofit about your intentions, they can provide you with the proper documentation for the IRS.