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Tag Archives: nonprofit
Capitalizing Website Development Costs
A website provides exposure for your organization’s cause, imparts a sense of legitimacy and transparency, serves as a central location to describe your programs, and explains the ways contributors can get involved. As a result, more and more organizations are … read more
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Red Flags: Don’t Miss the Warning Signs
According to a recent study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, over 40% of all fraud is detected by a tip, such as a whistle-blower. When fraud occurs, the first thing asked is, “How did we miss that?” Conducting … read more
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Thanking Your Donors
Every nonprofit should thank their donors, right? It’s not only polite and courteous (and may be required by the IRS), but thank you letters can be a very smart and witty way to encourage additional donations. According to a Burk … read more
Accounting for Donations Received at Year End
Tracking when donations are received is always important, but it is even more crucial at year end as your nonprofit needs to ensure that each donation is recorded in the correct fiscal year. To ensure your accounting records are accurate, … read more
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Credit Card Scams Target Nonprofits, Too
Last fall, retail giant Target was affected by a major data breach that involved millions of customer credit and debit card holders. While most fraudsters probably aren’t rushing to make a donation to their favorite nonprofit, it may surprise you … read more
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Why Good People Do Bad Things
When fraud occurs, it is often assumed that the perpetrator will be easily identifiable as an unethical person. Indeed, many organizations’ fraud prevention tactics utilize interviews and background checks during the hiring process, as well as ongoing feedback and interaction … read more
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Constructing an Effective Cost Allocation Plan
Cost allocation is important because, when it’s done accurately and consistently, it can provide a realistic picture of what expense is required to run a program. Another important function is to assist users of your organization’s financial information to make … read more
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