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New Tax Law: Understanding the Impacts on Charities and Giving

ASU Lodestar Center

The tax law and jobs act (TCJA) presents many changes for nonprofits to consider in 2018. The following changes to the law are some of the most critical when considering the effect they may have on charitable giving to nonprofits. Far fewer will be subject to the federal estate tax with the law expanding exemption to many more.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to be Appropriately Kind to In-Kind Donors?

Bloomerang

Organizations subject to an annual audit by an independent accountant must also meet the GAAP standards; some may be required to do this by state law, or the terms and conditions set by a lender, grantor, or other key constituent. Your job is to thank promptly and personally , and provide information as to the powerful impact of the gift.

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Seeds for a Future

ASU Lodestar Center

Our long-term goal is to help the community develop leadership skills, create enterprises that provide jobs and to help Guatemalans gain the self-confidence needed to identify and pursue a vision for themselves that is inclusive of men, women, young adults and children. Make sure you know what minimum wage laws provide.

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How to Set Up Your Nonprofit Accounting System RIGHT So it Helps You Grow

Get Fully Funded

To make matters more complicated, some people donated green marbles to pay for dog and cat food. Well, your tool won’t exactly do its job. When your nonprofit is new, it’s tempting to use the cousin, friend, neighbor, or in-law that does “bookkeeping.” How in the world are you ever going to keep track of all this?

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Nomad Cafe: How to Start a Green Cafe

Have Fun - Do Good

Have you ever thought about starting a green cafe? When the WorldChanging SF bloggers had their first face-to-face meeting there, I asked Chris if he would do an e-interview with me about how he started the cafe, what makes it green and how other people can start their own green cafes. Create a business plan. Secure financing.

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A Hearty Congratulations to TechSoup Members Winning Google Impact Challenge Awards

Tech Soup

They also carry on the work of visionary founder and board member, Van Jones, especially in the area of developing green jobs training programs for low-income youth. New Door Ventures is a San Francisco faith-based job skill-building employment organization that helps at-risk youth prepare for work and life.

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Practical Tips for Running the Best-Ever Online Fundraising Store

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Knowing you have 5 medium blue shirts, 4 extra-large green shirts, and 1 extra-small purple shirt while you’re creating inventory will keep your store accurate and your supporters happy. If you do, be sure you calculate that ahead of time and have a plan for making sure you stay in compliance with local laws. Have a plan for shipping.