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Reassess Office Space Needs

Leased office space is most likely one of the largest line items in a nonprofit's budget. Now may be a good time to reassess office space needs and possibly downsize or change how you use your space.
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Trust Fund Recovery Penalty

When employment taxes aren't paid to the government, the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty is personally imposed on certain business owners and managers. Here are the rules, along with two cases where individuals were held liable and hit with the harsh penalty.
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NonProfit Warning Signs

Have you noticed dramatic spending variances from your nonprofit’s budget? What about declining donations? Don’t ignore these nonprofit warning signs. Find out what’s causing them and tackle the underlying issues.
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Family and Medical Leave Act

Do you know if your employees are covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? In this article, get the details on employee thresholds and leave provisions.
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Minnesota Bans Non-Compete Provisions

As of July 1, 2023, Minnesota will prohibit employers from requiring employees to sign non-compete agreements restricting their employment options upon termination.
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Timekeeping Best Practices

Nonprofits are obligated to track time worked by both hourly and salaried workers, so it is critical to know what’s required and to implement timekeeping best practices.
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Nonprofit IRS Audit

Your nonprofit may do everything by the book and still be selected for an IRS audit. Don’t panic! We can explain the typical correspondence audit process and how to get through it.
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Nonprofit Ratios to Watch

To control expenses and improve delivery of your not-for-profit’s services, there are four key ratios that should be monitored regularly.
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Fraud Recovery Plan

Even if your nonprofit has implemented solid internal controls, occupational fraud can strike. However, a fraud recovery plan can help reassure stakeholders and get your organization back up and running.
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Charitable Auctions

Charitable auctions can be an effective way for nonprofits to raise funds. But they can also trip up nonprofits (and donors) that don’t follow tax rules. Here are some of the most important issues.
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Independent Contractors

These days, many businesses are filling vacant positions and saving money by using independent contractors. Here are the basic rules to help keep you out of trouble with the IRS.
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Educational Assistance Program

Education benefits help attract, retain and motivate employees. One popular fringe benefit is an education assistance program that allows employees to continue learning and perhaps earn a degree with financial assistance from their employer.
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Data Analytics for Nonprofits

No matter your not-for-profit’s mission, you can probably use data analytics to help uncover root causes of seemingly intractable problems, predict outcomes, boost efficiency and improve transparency.
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Effective Altruism

Effective altruism advocates high-impact philanthropy, but its risks may outweigh its rewards. Here’s what nonprofits should know before partnering with an effective altruist.
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Publicly Supported Charity

It’s critical to maintain your nonprofit’s publicly supported charity status. Certain organizations, including universities and churches, automatically qualify as public charities. For other nonprofits, you must pass certain tests.
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