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Pre- and Post-Award is like PB&J

RBW Strategy

Thinking through the post-award experience from a pre-award vantage Picture this – you work at a nonprofit and have a big, audacious project that you are looking to get off the ground. What is your policy related to conflicts of interest? Start with the highest priority policies and then go from there. Were here to help.

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

Gail Perry Group

In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which significantly altered the U.S. While most donors report that tax policy isnt the primary motivation to give to charity, this shows how tax policy still shapes generosity. Written by Gina Vaughn, Managing Consultant at Gail Perry Group. Stay sharp. Stay focused.

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Discussing a Change in Leadership with Your Donors

Blackbaud

Or maybe theyre disgruntled about a new policy, ruling, or direction and want you to weigh in.Because it is so easy to make a misstep, these conversations demand expert diplomacy. Sympathy : When you sympathize with a donor you get what theyre going through, but youre not actively feeling it along with them.

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Bill To Pull Tax Exemptions Headed Back To Congress

The NonProfit Times

9495 was just nine votes short of passing at 256 yes and 145 no. Based on last week’s vote, it is expected to pass the House of Representatives. Such a policy would disregard the Constitutional principle of due process, various nonprofit leaders told The NonProfit Times on background. House Rules Committee will consider H.R

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Understanding Fiscal Agents: What They Do and When You Need One 

Wild Apricot

All funds go through their bank accounts. The sponsor may manage staffing, set policies and represent your project publicly. Funders expect a full 501(c)(3) relationship, not just a pass-through. They take on real legal and financial responsibility. Your group operates as a program of the sponsor.

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Avoid These 16 Common Nonprofit Audit Mistakes

Blackbaud

When you get a clean bill of health from your doctor, you can feel confident as you navigate through life. Conduct an internal control audit quarterly to ensure that your nonprofit is adhering to the policies you’ve set. You can also run through an audit preparation checklist to ensure you are as prepared as possible.

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The NPT’s Dozen Top Stories of 2024

The NonProfit Times

link] ** The 2024 NPT Power & Influence Top 50 [link] ** Democratizing Nonprofit Data Is Output Vs. Impact [link] ** What Supreme Courts Chevron Decision Means To Nonprofits [link] ** Bill To Pull Exempt Status Passes In The House [link] The post The NPTs Dozen Top Stories of 2024 appeared first on The NonProfit Times.