A Nonprofit’s Guide to Weathering Policy Changes
January 23, 2025
When policies change and priorities shift, nonprofits need to stay flexible and focused. This guide highlights practical strategies, from diversifying funding streams to sharpening compliance efforts, all aimed at strengthening your organization’s resilience. With the right preparation and professional financial guidance, you can maintain your mission’s momentum, no matter what the future brings. …
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The Key Functions of Your Nonprofit Board
November 3, 2023
Nonprofit board service can be as exhausting as it is rewarding. Whether you are on a board yourself, thinking about joining a board, or seeking to improve the one you sit on, here are three things that high-functioning nonprofit boards get right. …
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Succession Planning for Nonprofits
May 4, 2022
Grooming future leaders and mapping out a succession plan in advance is one of the best ways to mitigate the risk of losing key personnel and prepare for the future needs and growth of an organization. This video offers tips and best practices for creating and implementing a succession plan for your nonprofit. …
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SBA Disaster Loan – How to Apply
March 30, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Oregon for loans to assist with costs of the coronavirus situation. These loans apply to businesses of all size, private nonprofits, homeowners and...…
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New Tax Legislation
December 27, 2019
Last week, congress passed new tax legislation. Among the important provisions, some of the taxpayers effected by this legislation include: those who itemize for medical and dental expenses, or mortgage...…
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New Revenue Recognition Guidance
February 1, 2018
Virtually all entities will be affected to some extent by the new revenue recognition guidance (ASU 2014-09), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – even nonprofit organizations. Read more...…
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2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Provisions of Interest to Nonprofits
January 25, 2018
Provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H.R. 1, are expected to have significant impacts on charitable giving, among other changes that will affect nonprofit organizations. This AICPA...…
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Nonprofit Financial Reporting Checklist
June 30, 2017
Change is on the horizon for nonprofits in the form of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements for Not-for-Profit Entities. Released...…
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Financial Reporting Changes Coming for Nonprofit Organizations
December 12, 2016
Significant accounting changes are coming for nonprofit organizations under the theme of simplifying the face of the financial statements together with enhancing the footnote disclosures. Three things you should know...…
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Community Supported Shelters
December 17, 2015
I was recently offered an opportunity to serve as board treasurer for a local non-profit, Community Supported Shelters (CSS). I wasn’t familiar with CSS when this opportunity came up so...…
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