The Financial Case for Nonprofit Funding Diversity

No single funding source is reliable indefinitely. Shifts in government priorities, economic pressure on individual donors and changes in corporate giving strategies can all erode a funding stream that once seemed stable. Nonprofits that understand their options across the entire funding landscape are better positioned to absorb these shifts without compromising their mission. Individual giving… View Article Read Entire Article

Improving Budgeting for Nonprofits

Boards and finance committees that treat the budget as a living document — rather than an annual ritual — tend to make better decisions under pressure. The focus should be not only on last year’s numbers but also on the potential impact of a major donor’s lapse, the disappearance of a government grant or the… View Article Read Entire Article

Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right for You?

Donor-advised funds are a popular way to support eligible nonprofits while benefiting from charitable tax deductions. With a DAF, you can generally claim a deduction when you contribute to it and recommend grants to charities over time, often in a later tax year. This flexibility has contributed to the growth of DAFs in recent years…. View Article Read Entire Article

Nonprofit Organizations: The Various Flavors

When you apply at the IRS to become eligible as a nonprofit that doesn’t need to pay taxes, there are several important aspects to keep in mind. Although most types of nonprofits are not necessarily required to pay taxes, there are many exceptions, and it ultimately depends on the specific circumstances involved and on your… View Article Read Entire Article

How Nonprofits Should Handle Tax Form 990

The nonprofit tax form 990 can be difficult to understand, but with the help of a certified accountant like Siepert & Co., LLC, your tax season can run smoothly.

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Tips on Fundraising for your Nonprofit

  You manage a nonprofit organization. Perhaps it supports research for the cure of a disease, manages a local theater program or protects animal habitats in your state. No matter what mission you have, you need an ongoing stream of money to support your goals. Although it can be difficult to raise money, it is… View Article Read Entire Article

Nonprofit Leadership Advice

Each NPO will have its own metrics, but no matter the organization, there is always a way, and a need, to measure leadership. Siepert & Co., LLC gives the advice for nonprofit leadership that can help your company succeed.

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