GBQ CAP is our bi-weekly email with content specifically focused on non-profit entities. The information sent includes a variety of beneficial technical information alerts, best practices, risk minimization, trend and other ideas.
March 08, 2010
This article discusses the competition for attracting donors and shares ideas for how you can improve your fundraising initiatives.
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February 22, 2010
This summary prepared by BDO Seidman outlines some of the specific changes to the new 403(b) requirements and how it could affect your organization.
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February 08, 2010
A FIN 48 update for exempt organizations.
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January 11, 2010
This article discusses recently released guidance that describes the types of deficiencies in internal control, as well as the levels of deficiencies.
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November 30, 2009
Published by the Foundation Center, this article discusses the economic factors affecting Foundations during 2009, which will have an effect on Non-Profit Organizations during 2010.
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November 16, 2009
Legislation introduced in Congress could provide temporary relief for nonprofits faced with huge increases in pension contributions in the coming years.
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November 02, 2009
A closer look at the future of audit, accounting and IRS compliance for non-profits.
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October 19, 2009
An operational resource for board members of charitable organizations.
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October 05, 2009
This NonProfit Times article discusses social venture partnerships, which are a new form of fundraising and increasing volunteerism and awareness of Non-Profit Organizations.
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September 08, 2009
Within the past year, there have been new state laws enacted and accounting pronouncements which discuss the spending of endowment funds and how to account for these.
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August 10, 2009
The Nonprofit Technology Network, Common Knowledge and The Port Social Media Solutions conducted a survey earlier this year of almost 1,000 nonprofit professionals regarding their use of online social networks.
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June 15, 2009
Now, more than ever, is the time for demonstrable accountability and decisive action.
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June 01, 2009
FASB information sheet regarding the new Codification that will be effective July 1, 2009.
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May 04, 2009
Baby Boomers, the generation that changed the face of America now takes on the challenges of aging. As they retire, they offer a treasure of volunteer experience.
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April 20, 2009
The IRS continues to tighten its reigns on nonprofit governance, an area it clealy targeted in the newly redesigned Form 990.
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April 06, 2009
Have you filed your organization's Form 990-N? Recent visitors to GuideStar's Web site were warned that this spring, nearly half a million nonprofits could lose their tax-exempt status.
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March 23, 2009
Even with insightful planning and sound risk management—people are injured, fires destroy & investments evaporate. When “stuff happens,” savvy nonprofits know that action is needed and that action has to be communicated to stakeholders.
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February 23, 2009
With shrinking bonuses, disappearing raises, and even layoffs occurring in many companies, executive management and boards are challenged to foster a positive, productive corporate
environment. But how do they get there from here? Where do they begin?
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January 26, 2009
If you review the status of your investment portfolio as of your year-end, do you have certain holdings whose fair value is below cost? If so, you have some added assessment and potential accounting work to do.
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January 12, 2009
GBQ Partners is a member of the BDO Seidman Alliance. The attached article is from BDO’s National Accounting Department regarding Not-For-Profits.
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December 15, 2008
How would a donor rate your Organization? The attached article is from the donor's perspective and helps the donor identify a solid NPO to give to. The article was developed by Charity Navigator.
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December 01, 2008
With stocks plummeting and global-scale recession looking more frighteningly probable, nonprofit organizations can't rely on "business as usual" to survive.
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November 17, 2008
Charity leaders can expect President-elect Barack Obama and Congress to push for changes in the federal tax structure that could spur giving and add new regulations for charities and donors, tax experts say.
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November 03, 2008
Harvard Business School professor Herman B. "Dutch" Leonard discusses today's challenges and his Executive Education program on Governing for Nonprofit Excellence.
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October 07, 2008
With the release of the revised Form 990 just around the corner,
tax-exempt entities should start gaining an understanding of the questions that will be asked on the new Form.
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September 22, 2008
As summer announces its close, Ohioans will soon begin planning for the holidays. Many times, those preparations include making annual donations to local nonprofit organizations and it’s not too late for organizations to start planning a holiday campaign.
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August 25, 2008
No organization is exempt from fraud risks. Large frauds have led to the downfall of entire organizations, massive investment losses, significant legal costs, incarceration of key individuals, and erosion of confidence in capital markets.
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July 22, 2008
Keeping nonprofit organizations in touch with supporters is a personal mission and profitable business for entrepreneur-activists Christ Hanson and Mark Paquette.
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July 15, 2008
How is the world of the Web affecting the worlds of philanthropy, advocacy and politics?
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