Recent News & Blog / Nonprofit
What charitable givers need to know about taxes
Although most charitable donors aren’t primarily motivated by potential tax breaks, they still need to know how donations affect their taxes. It’s important for your not-for-profit to educate them — particularly as tax laws change.
Nonprofits: Need extra hands? Try local companies
If your not-for-profit is trying to fulfill its mission with less volunteer help these days, you’re not alone. A December 2021 Gallop poll found that although donating to charity has large levels, volunteering was still down.
Classify your nonprofit’s workers correctly — or risk repercussions
Some nonprofit organizations are filling the gaps with freelancers and contractors. However, such decisions can lead to trouble if these workers should really be classified as employees according to the Department of Labor (DOL) or the IRS. To ensure your workers are correctly classified, review the rules.
Eyes on related parties
Business transactions with related parties — such as friends, relatives, parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliated entities — may sometimes happen at above- or below-market rates.
Conflict-of-interest policies are too important for nonprofits to neglect
To ensure your nonprofit remains well-regarded by the public and donors, you need to closely monitor its ethical standards. This includes writing — and actively adhering to — a strong conflict-of-interest policy. Contact the nonprofit advisors at SEK for more information.
Keeping your nonprofit’s remote workers connected
Many employees have embraced the opportunity to work from home during the pandemic — but not all of them. Some workers have experienced feelings of disconnection and isolation.
How to recruit when job candidates have the upper hand
The Great Resignation hasn’t been so great for not-for-profit organizations. As many for-profit businesses — particularly in traditionally low-wage industries — have raised pay and hiring incentives, nonprofits have lost staffers.
What your nonprofit needs for a successful capital campaign
Many nonprofits have put major purchases and other ambitious initiatives on hold during the pandemic. But if you need to buy or expand a facility, purchase expensive equipment, or seed an endowment, your organization may not want to wait any longer.
Big, small or in-between: Your nonprofit’s board size is up to you
When a nonprofit is new, it may struggle to find an adequate number of board members. But as it grows, its board is also likely to grow — sometimes, to an unwieldy size. The question is: How many directors does your organization need to effectively pursue its mission?
Handle your nonprofit’s restricted gifts with care
Most not-for-profits encourage donors to make unrestricted contributions that will give the organization flexibility to use the money where it’s needed most. But there will always be some donors who place restrictions on their gifts — and these require a higher level of responsibility.