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VIDEO PODCAST: Using Lines of Credit to Address Cash Flow Issues [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Ben and Mike discuss lines of credit and other forms of debt, whether a line of credit can be an appropriate tool to help nonprofit organizations manage cash flow, some issues to consider before taking out a line of credit, and the importance of addressing the root causes of an organization's cash flow shortfall.
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VIDEO PODCAST: Assessing Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Mike and Ben discuss the legal standards for determining whether a nonprofit organization is permitted to a treat a worker as an independent contractor rather than an employee, the risks of worker misclassification and the different ways this issue can come to light, the reformulated IRS “20-factor” test, common mistakes and misconceptions about these rules, and more.
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VIDEO PODCAST: Drafting Independent Contractor Agreements [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Ben and Mike discuss key issues nonprofits should consider when drafting independent contractor agreements for consultants and other service providers, including how independent contractor agreements impact worker classification, approaches to using and customizing template agreements, drafting compensation and scope of work terms, and more.
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VIDEO PODCAST: Board Meeting Tips for Nonprofits [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Ben and Mike discuss tips and recommendations to help nonprofits make their Board meetings more efficient and impactful, including best practices related to advance notice and distribution of Board materials, creating a meeting agenda, use of a "consent agenda," and whether nonprofits should follow Robert's Rules of Order.
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VIDEO PODCAST: Why Nonprofits Should Have Operating Reserves [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Ben and Mike discuss the reasons why operating reserves are essential for the financial health and sustainability of nonprofit organizations, the short-term and long-term purposes of operating reserves, lessons learned from past economic disruptions, and some recommendations for operating reserve policies.
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VIDEO PODCAST: Bylaws Tips for Nonprofits [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Ben and Mike discuss tips and recommendations to help nonprofit organizations build better Bylaws, such as establishing a schedule for regular review of the Bylaws, complying with state law requirements, addressing Board meeting formalities, notice, and quorum requirements, clarifying term limits language, and more.
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VIDEO PODCAST: How and Why to Do Regular Financial Health Assessments for Your Organization [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Ben and Mike discuss the importance of performing regular financial health assessments for a nonprofit organization, understanding the key components of an organization’s financial health and the appropriate financial health markers to track, how the Financial Health Assessment and Implementation Framework worksheet can be a valuable tool for your organization, and more.
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VIDEO PODCAST: Using a Single-Member LLC as a Nonprofit Subsidiary [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Ben and Mike discuss tax, legal, and strategic considerations related to the use of single member limited liability companies (LLCs) by nonprofit organizations, including how and why nonprofits use this type of subsidiary structure, tips for drafting the Articles of Organization and Operating Agreement, and other issues such as charitable solicitation registrations and donor acknowledgment letters.
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VIDEO PODCAST: Improving your Form 990 Review Process [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Mike and Ben discuss the process of reviewing and approving drafts of Form 990, the steps nonprofit organizations can take to improve their Form 990 review and approval process, the importance of getting input from both financial and non-financial perspectives, how to approach the questions on page 6, Part VI, Lines 11a and 11b of the Form 990, and more.
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VIDEO PODCAST: The Role of a Nonprofit CFO [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Mike and Ben discuss the importance of CFOs taking on a broader role in order for nonprofit organizations to thrive and reach their fullest potential as well as the challenge of balancing their traditional finance duties with their role as a strategic thought leader within the organization. Additionally, Mike and Ben discuss tactics for navigating this balance through improving the integration of the CFO within the C-Suite, more effective financial messaging and communications, and having more strategic financial discussions.
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VIDEO PODCAST: Common Form 1099 Questions from Nonprofits [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Mike and Ben discuss the basics of the Form 1099 rules and address some questions that are frequently asked by nonprofit organizations related to the Form 1099, including whether nonprofits are required to comply with the Form 1099 rules, whether a 1099 is required when the payee is also a nonprofit organization, whether a 1099 is required when reimbursing Board members for expenses, the importance of timely collecting Forms W-9 and avoiding 1099 mistakes, and more.
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VIDEO PODCAST: The Downsides of Board “Give or Get” Policies [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Mike and Ben discuss Board giving policies, including why nonprofit organizations have them, the components of a formal Board giving policy, and the often overlooked complications and negative consequences of Board giving policies with a "give or get" option.