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Not-for-Profit

Identifying the non-profit leaders of tomorrow

by Scott Priestle on March 2, 2012

A recap of our non-profit roundtable, by Audit Manager Patrick Frambes, CPA: With the anticipated retirement of the baby-boomer generation and the emergence of young professionals, many organizations are faced with the overwhelming task of selecting their future leaders and actively transitioning them into key roles.   As many will attest, a smooth transition cannot occur [...]

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Are you pinning?

by Season Olson on February 13, 2012

Pinterest is the new online craze.  It began in December 2009, and last fall Time magazine declared it one of the “50 Best Websites of 2011.” By the end of December 2011, there were 11 million visits, primarily by women between the ages of 25 – 44 – a prime demographic to reach. So what [...]

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IRS tool makes it easier to research non-profits

by Scott Priestle on February 1, 2012

The Internal Revenue Service created a new tool on its website that will make it easier to find and research certain information about tax-exempt organizations. The tool, called the Exempt Organizations Self Check, consolidates information that previously was housed in three separate databases. The new tool offers expanded search capabilities and provides a more efficient way to [...]

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PayPal offers rewards, risks for non-profits

by Robert Ramsay on January 25, 2012

Many non-profit organizations have found that PayPal offers a safe, convenient and unobtrusive way to solicit donations. It can be a great complement to traditional fundraising efforts, particularly at a time when staffs and budgets are stretched thin. Your donors can reach PayPal from your website, make a contribution on a secure site, then return [...]

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Fraud is a prominent and expensive problem

by Season Olson on January 24, 2012

Employee theft was a prominent – and expensive – problem in 2011, but there are some noteworthy trends that can help you prevent similar loss within your organization. Marquet International Ltd. has studied white-collar crime in the United States for the past four years, and its most recent report – The 2011 Marquet Report on [...]

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Reminder: Ohio non-profits must register online

by Paula Hume on January 20, 2012

The Ohio charities and non-profits registration process has changed with the launch of the Online Charitable Registration System. The new system, which launched December 1, 2011, aims to eliminate the paper-based process of filing with the Ohio Attorney General. Moreover, the Online Charitable Registration System will increase transparency and accountability throughout the sector.  You probably [...]

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Non-profits can use tax credits to help fund facility needs

by Scott Priestle on November 22, 2011

As non-profit organizations explore new ways to generate revenue and meet the growing need for their services, they can take advantage of a resource their for-profit colleagues have utilized for years: tax credits. There are credits available for economic development in distressed areas, preserving historic buildings and improving energy efficiency, among others. A non-profit organization [...]

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Obama’s proposal could be net loss for non-profits

by Scott Priestle on September 23, 2011

President Obama’s proposed jobs bill includes hiring incentives for non-profit organizations, but the incentives are smaller than those offered to for-profit entities – and the accompanying tax increase could make wealthy individuals less likely to contribute to non-profits, an unfortunate side effect at a time when government contributions also are shrinking. The American Jobs Act [...]

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