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Planning for the Next Annual Budget Cycle: Where Do You Start?[SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Compiling the annual budget for the next fiscal year is always a challenge and requires as much pre-planning as possible. During periods of unpredictable volatility, we need to get started early and consider new strategies we might not have used in the past. Top-down budgeting and stress testing your funding sources might be the best way to get started on next year’s budget.
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You Cannot Let Your Guard Down When It Comes to Cyber Security and Fraud [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Attempted fraud and cyber security breaches are increasing. At the same time, distractions from our chaotic world and new operational realities are averting our attention. This is a bad mix. We need to double-down on efforts to protect our organizations. Reputations and sustainability are at risk, and navigating these threats is even harder during a time of crisis.
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Annual Budget Process Assessment: Is Your Budgeting Process Helping to Drive Results? [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
Stepping back once a year to take a high-level assessment of your budget system is both a best practice and a proactive exercise.
There are five important questions to keep in mind as you work through the assessment process.
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EBOOK: Nonprofit Legal Basics Primer [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
This 48-page primer provides an overview of the key areas of nonprofit law governing 501(c)(3) organizations, including federal tax law requirements, state nonprofit corporation and tax law, fundraising laws, and employment law basics. This primer is tailored for organizations that are incorporated and operated in the District of Columbia, but many of the subject areas are useful for organizations based in other states.
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EBOOK: Glossary of Financial and Accounting Terminology [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
This 16-page reference provides basic definitions and explanations of key financial and accounting terminology relevant to nonprofit organizations, including terms and concepts related to general accounting principles, financial statements, budgets, tax-exempt status and Form 990, nonprofit policies and procedures, and audits, compliance, and governance.