We love reading end-of-the-year Top 10 lists. So, we thought it might be fun and hopefully thought-provoking to publish a Top 10 list of the events of the decade affecting the nonprofit sector. Please add your additions in the comments. And have a happy holiday season! Here's our list...
Tweets of the Week – 12/18/09
Here are some my favorite tweets from the past week: GTak: Starting a nonprofit – exemption application fees go up 1/1/10 (then go down when Cyber Asst is implemented and used) - http://is.gd/5ptXP GTak: Nonprofit Law Tip: Make sure every director on the board has a copy of the articles,...
Quotes From Seinfeld and Nonprofit Governance
“Was that wrong? Should I not have done that? I’m sorry, I’m gonna have to plead ignorance on this one, because if I had known that sort of thing was frowned upon …” – George (after having sex with the cleaning woman on his desk at work). Negligence is no...
Tweets of the Week – 12/11/09
Here are some of my favorite tweets from the past week: GTak: IRS governance check sheet for its agents in examining 501(c)(3) public charities - http://is.gd/5ijTE - (IRS activity re: state laws) GTak: IRS Tips on Year-End Donations (12/8/09) –http://is.gd/5ijfx GTak: IRS 2009-2010 Priority Guidance Plan - http://is.gd/5gEQQ - Items of Interest to Nonprofit Exempt Orgs...
Electronic Communications – California Nonprofits
California law regarding electronic transmissions by a corporation will change on January 1, 2010 as a result of the passage of Assembly Bill 285. Corporations Code Section 20 currently provides that an electronic transmission by a corporation to an individual shareholder or member is not authorized unless, among other...
Tweets of the Week – 12/4/09
Here are some of my favorite tweets from the past week: GTak: FSP 117-1 and UPMIFA: Separating Myth from Reality –http://is.gd/594Es (AICPA) GTak: @GrameenFdn Acquire knowledge, understand possibilities, personally contribute, passionately lobby, collaborate globally. EndPoverty GreatNonprofits Great advice on how to find nonprofits making a difference! Top 5 Tips for Choosing...
Philanthropedia
How do we give effectively and intelligently? Philanthropedia, formerly the Nonprofit Knowledge Network, suggests that you consider the recommendations of their "experts" and donate to one of their "Expert Mutual Funds," a group of top nonprofits selected by their experts. Currently, Philanthropedia offers Expert Mutual Funds in the following...
2009 Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations – Day Two
Day Two of the WCTEO began with EO attorney Bruce Hopkins delivering his always informative and entertaining program on new developments over the past year, focusing particularly on private letter rulings (PLRs). Here are some of the notable PLRs: Denying recognition of exemption under 501(c)(3) because of operation in substantially...
2009 Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations – Day One
I attended the 2009 WCTEO in Los Angeles last Thursday and Friday. It’s always a great conference for professionals in the nonprofit and tax-exempt sector: impressive and knowledgeable speakers, interesting topics, and a chance to meet with peers and people you greatly admire. My only and very...
More on Charity Boards and Tough Times
Yesterday's post, Are Charity Boards Ready for Tough Times Ahead?, covered in broad terms a board member's duties to lead an organization during challenging periods. Here are some specific matters demanding a board's attention: Insolvency. Boards must pay proper attention to ensure that the organization remains solvent and able...