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There’s More To Tax Day Than Simply Taxes
Most people dread it. Often, individuals have the concept of Uncle Sam holding out his hand waiting for you to pay him every April 15th (although in 2017, it’s actually […]
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IRS Reminds Taxpayers Major 2015 Tax Changes
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Board of Directors’ Use of Financial Ratios
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Diversifying Your Board
By: Annmarie Novotney, CPA, Senior Accountant In an age of social media, online fundraising, and increased volume of organizations in the market, nonprofit entities in the United States are fighting […]
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The Importance of Effective Monitoring Controls for Nonprofits
By: Marcus Frank, CPA, Senior Accountant Not-for-profit organizations often find themselves short on adequate resources to implement the ideal internal control environment, especially regarding segregation of duties. Adequate segregation of […]
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Social Media Policies
By: Ashley Jones, CPA , Senior Accountant Many businesses, including not-for-profits, are taking advantage of social media to promote marketing and solicit donations. Social media has proven to be an […]
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By: Ashley Jones, Staff Accountant When creating a marketing strategy, not-for-profits (NFPs) need to identify their target audience for soliciting donations. “The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women’s Philanthropy […]
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The Importance of Budgeting
By Greg Heitkamp, CPA – Senior Accountant Management team members of not-for-profit organizations are frequently asked questions such as the following: Are we meeting our budget? Do we have enough cash? What is […]
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Not-for-profits accepting online donations are facing a growing, and often overlooked, risk: credit card testing, or “carding.”![]()
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Bad actors use automated bots to run stolen credit card data through donation pages, generating high volumes of failed transactions. While each attempt may seem insignificant, the associated fees can quickly add up, sometimes reaching six figures.![]()
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