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Navigating Regulatory Requirements for Disaster and Hardship Relief Funds: A Guide for CSR Leaders

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The Needs-Based Test, as described in IRS Publication 3833, is “an objective evaluation of the victims’ needs at the time the grant is made” and is a regulatory requirement for providing financial assistance through a disaster and hardship relief fund. The Needs-Based Test. This is when a financial needs assessment becomes necessary.

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The Manager's Guide To HR

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The original edition (published in 2009) of The Manager’s Guide to HR provided readers with a plain-English introduction to the regulations, rights, and responsibilities related to hiring and firing, benefits, compensation, documentation, performance evaluations, training, and more. But much has changed since then.

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How can professional development advance nonprofit performance and ensure sustainability?

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First, it helps with staff retention rates. Performance evaluations are an imperative aspect of leading and growing. Performance evaluation should give staff the opportunity to set a goal to make change and to help track how they are doing on delivering what it is they promised. Professional development can be costly at times.

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Sponsorship v. Donations: The Drawbacks and Benefits

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For instance, matching gifts and volunteer grants allow companies to align their charitable giving with employees’ values, leading to greater employee retention and talent acquisition. Of course, this is subject to tax laws. A charitable donation usually signifies that someone believes in your work.

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The Manager's Guide To HR Book Gets Timely Update

Eric Jacobsen Blog

The original edition (published in 2009) of The Manager’s Guide to HR provided readers with a plain-English introduction to the regulations, rights, and responsibilities related to hiring and firing, benefits, compensation, documentation, performance evaluations, training, and more. But much has changed since then.

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Help Your Helpers! Top Tips for Managing Volunteers

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In this article, we’ll explore several aspects of volunteer management: recruitment, coaching, relationship building, and retention. Whether you’re a brand-new nonprofit looking to recruit your very first volunteers or are a seasoned pro, it’s important to first evaluate and assess your volunteer needs and to do so frequently.

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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. It means determining programs and activities, managing supporter acquisition and retention, staffing, facilities, resources, and plans for future growth, all in service of your core mission.