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Classifying Expenses - Is it Program or Supporting Services

Not-for-profit organizations are required to report financial information about the functional classifications of expenses, such as major program services and supporting services.
There is often confusion surrounding when to classify an expense as program related versus supporting services (which is usually management & general or fundraising).  Program services are activities that result in goods or services [...]

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Are You Fulfilling Your Responsibilities as a Board Member?

I wrote last week about my experience at the Nonprofit Business Summit, and I wanted to share more of the information I got out of what I considered to be a really fantastic conference.
One of the breakout sessions I attended was “Effective Board Development & Assessment,” which was right in line with my April Lunch [...]

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Non-Profits and Taxes -What?

If you work for a non-profit you may not have heard of the Accounting Standard relating to Uncertainty in Income Taxes.  Or if you have heard of it, you may be thinking that it does not apply to you since non-profits do not pay taxes.   If you fall into this line of thinking, then you [...]

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Starting a Non-Profit

When I first started working with non-profits I decided I should get smart and attended a seminar hosted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits entitled “Starting a Non-Profit.” I expected to spend a few hours learning about the various forms and other requirements. What I actually walked away with was a new-found appreciation for those [...]

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