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A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Form 990 for Your Nonprofit Organization

A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Form 990 for Your Nonprofit Organization

May 15, 2023February 14, 2025 Olivia Massengale

For nonprofit organizations, filing a Form 990 can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if it’s your first time. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about filing a Form 990, including six steps to take before, during, and after transmitting your form to the IRS.

How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Embracing ESG Practices

How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Embracing ESG Practices

May 8, 2023October 30, 2023 Florence Tandy

By expanding ESG efforts and communicating them effectively, nonprofits can engage new audiences and achieve greater impact. This article discusses how nonprofits can document and communicate their ESG impact and provides five steps to get started.

5 Best Practices for Building a Nonprofit Annual Operating Budget (with Template!)

5 Best Practices for Building a Nonprofit Annual Operating Budget (with Template!)

June 27, 2022November 1, 2023 Eric Joseph Rubio

While no two nonprofits are exactly alike, there are some best practices that all organizations should use when building their annual operating budgets.

Does Your Nonprofit Receive Donations of Services, Supplies or Equipment?  Changes are Coming!

Does Your Nonprofit Receive Donations of Services, Supplies or Equipment? Changes are Coming!

May 3, 2022December 1, 2023 Bradley Bartells

A new accounting standard will bring clarity and consistency to how in-kind contributions of nonfinancial assets are reported for nonprofits.

Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The Watchdog Responsibility

Role of the Nonprofit CFO in Executive Management: The Watchdog Responsibility

March 28, 2022December 15, 2023 Mary Diegert

The board expects the Executive Director (ED) and CFO to work in partnership to further the mission, but most boards also expect the CFO to perform a “watchdog” function. If the ED is the engine of the bus, the CFO is the insurance, the maintenance, and yes, sometimes the brakes.

Practical Tips for Nonprofit Budgeting

Practical Tips for Nonprofit Budgeting

February 4, 2022November 1, 2023 Monte S. Meyers, MBA

Every nonprofit needs a budget, but some are more effective than others. Consider these tips for making a budget that works well for everyone.

Forecasting Nonprofit Finances & Pivoting Programs in a Crisis: Download Spreadsheet

Forecasting Nonprofit Finances & Pivoting Programs in a Crisis: Download Spreadsheet

January 31, 2022January 16, 2024 Sarah Nelson

Forecasting is financial prototyping, and it’s a tool that will remain as part of our finance strategy. Download the budget forecast template.

Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles?

Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles?

November 29, 2021December 1, 2023 Monte S. Meyers, MBA

Blue Avocado explores procedures concerning who is permitted to catalog and inventory donated items received by a nonprofit.

Do Nonprofits Pay Taxes? Do Nonprofit Employees Pay Taxes?

Do Nonprofits Pay Taxes? Do Nonprofit Employees Pay Taxes?

November 22, 2021November 2, 2023 Monte S. Meyers, MBA

Tax law concerning nonprofit organizations can be complex. Blue Avocado explores where tax laws do and don’t apply.

What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors

What a Finance Committee Can Do for Your Board of Directors

September 13, 2021December 1, 2023 Ruth Seedorf

Implementing a finance committee of the board of directors was one of the best things our organization ever did. Here’s why.

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