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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Board members are personally responsible for the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes the laws relating to financial reporting and fundraising.

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

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However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. So far, that sounds pretty familiar to how all companies operate.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

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Are there other opportunities, including self-paced online programs, you could provide to educate volunteers about your organization’s issue and create pathways for your most motivated volunteers to grow into leadership roles? Most volunteers don’t know the law exists. You may have applicable good samaritan laws in your state.

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Important Considerations for Nonprofits When Applying for 501(c)(3) Status: Part 3

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In this final blog, we will discuss the organizing documents, which typically include the articles of incorporation. But I also include the bylaws in this term, as you will see that they are fundamental to the application. Not including bylaws will lengthen your application process. Can’t wait, huh? Organizational Test.

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Important Considerations for Nonprofits When Applying for IRC 501(c)(3) Status: Part 1

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I was fortunate during those 18 years to be assigned to a variety of tasks, one of which was to teach tax-exempt application Determination Specialists in Cincinnati, OH and to be assigned as the Group Manager of an examination group for 4 years prior to retirement. Know the Law. Find the section here: Cornell University Law School.

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How to Protect Your Member Data and Reduce Risk for Your Association

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We all hear a lot about data security these days — from state, federal, and international data privacy and protection laws to consumer demands for privacy. Your AMS system should provide you with insight, information and documentation into its system performance and security to promote your trust and confidence in its service.

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The 6 Basic Nonprofit Board Responsibilities 

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Duty of Obedience: It is the board’s job to ensure their organization follows all applicable local, state, and federal laws. They should have documentation laying out current duties, roles, and board procedures. Additionally, the board must make sure that all of a nonprofit’s actions are in service of fulfilling its mission.