What Governance Policies Should Your Nonprofit Have?
While not required by the IRS, every nonprofit should consider adopting governance policies.
Nonprofits: Avoid the Three Most Common Lawsuits
Take steps to protect your nonprofit from legal problems.
What Types of Insurance Should a Nonprofit Buy?
Expect the unexpected -- and buy insurance to cover any resulting losses.
Reporting Nonprofit Operating Expenses
Nonprofits must report how much they spend on operating expenses but this isn't always a fair indicator of performance.
What is a Board of Trustees (Versus a Board of Directors)?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, there are important differences between a board of trustees and a board of directors.
Before you change your nonprofit's procedures, your board of directors should update the bylaws.
Requirements for Nonprofit Annual Meetings
Find out the basics of holding an annual meeting for your nonprofit.
What are Nonprofit Board Committees?
Learn how to grow your nonprofit with board committees.
Should Nonprofit Directors Worry About Personal Liability?
A nonprofit's directors are usually -- but not always -- protected from personal liability for lawsuits against the nonprofit.
How to Determine Reasonable Compensation for Nonprofit Key Employees
Make sure you know how to do a comparable compensation analysis before you set salaries for your key employees.
Reimbursing Your Nonprofit's Employee and Director's Expenses
Don’t ever reimburse a director or employee for expenses without complying with the accountable plan requirements.
Are Nonprofit Directors and Officers Employees or Independent Contractors?
Directors and officers who are paid by a nonprofit must be classified for payroll and other tax purposes.
Should Nonprofits Pay State Unemployment Tax or Self-Insure in the Time of COVID-19?
With increased unemployment claims due to COVID-19, many nonprofits may be better off paying into their state unemployment tax program.
Are a nonprofit's finances public information?
Are financial statements available for public viewing -- especially regarding management salaries?
Remind Nonprofit Volunteers About Tax Deductions for Expenses
Although they can't deduct for the value of their time, nonprofit volunteers can enjoy other tax deductions based on their service.
What Tax-Free Benefits Can Nonprofits Give Volunteers?
Learn what type of tax-free rewards and benefits you can -- and can't -- offer to volunteers.
Reimbursing Volunteers for their Expenses: Set Up An Accountable Plan
Make sure you have an accountable plan in place if you want to reimburse volunteers for their expenses.
FAQs About Hiring an Attorney to Help Our Charitable Nonprofit
Nonprofit organizations often bypass much-needed legal services because they're operating on a limited budget. But it's often cheaper to pay a lawyer to help your nonprofit avoid problems than to fix them.
What Types of Insurance Should a Nonprofit Buy?
Expect the unexpected -- and buy insurance to cover any resulting losses.
Reporting Nonprofit Operating Expenses
Nonprofits must report how much they spend on operating expenses but this isn't always a fair indicator of performance.