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Reply To: Fundraising for a specific special event
Yes, fundraising for a particular event can work, provided the appeal is clear about where the money will go. If donors are told their contributions…
Reply To: Cryptocurrency Questions
The accounting side is probably where things become a little complicated. From what I have seen, cryptocurrency is generally treated as property for tax purposes,…
Reply To: CRMs and Donor Platforms – What are your experiences?
Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud is an interesting option, although some organisations may find it more than they need. I have also come across Bloomerang and Raiser’s…
Reply To: Private: Benefit Structure Equity
With family coverage, finding a fair approach can sometimes be challenging, particularly for smaller agencies. One option is to set the employer contribution at a…
Reply To: Private: Livable wages
Fixed government contracts can make short-term salary increases difficult to manage. A phased, multi-year approach, communicated clearly from the beginning, could provide a more realistic…
Reply To: I saw that Cristyn asked about booking multi year settlement dollars
Under accrual accounting, deferred revenue may be appropriate when the organisation has not yet earned the full amount. Recognising everything upfront could distort the results…
Reply To: A question about the role of the board treasurer – is this allowable?
I would probably keep these responsibilities separate. A board treasurer is generally better placed to provide oversight than to handle routine bookkeeping. Having the same…
Reply To: Passthrough funds & how to report them on 990
That is an interesting point, Kristin. Pass-through funds can appear on the Form 990, depending on the circumstances and the organisation’s role in handling them.…
Reply To: Experimenting with AI: Potential Benefits & Pitfalls
AI can be particularly useful for grant writing drafts and sorting routine donor emails, which can save quite a bit of time. The main thing…
Reply To: What should donors look at when evaluating a charity’s financial health?
When looking at nonprofit finances, overhead ratios tell only a fraction of the story. I think it is worth considering operating reserves, revenue diversity, and…