Month: November 2021

A few years ago, IRS Revenue Procedure 2018-15 changed the rules regarding not-for-profit restructuring. If you’ve participated in a restructuring in the past, you’ll be relieved to know that in many cases it’s now easier. Even so, if recent challenges have led your organization to consider restructuring, it’s important to work with a professional advisor,… Continue reading Non-Profit Restructuring Has Become Easier, but Not Without Challenges

If your non-profit was well-established before 2020, it probably weathered the pandemic and resulting economic stress better than younger organizations. But as you transition out of “survival” mode, challenges remain, including those faced by most non-profits, such as finding staffers and fundraising in an inhospitable environment. Then there are obstacles specific to mature not-for-profits. Here… Continue reading Established Non-Profits Must Continue to Build and Grow

If your non-profit’s board members don’t have the information they need to make decisions, the repercussions can be severe. Board time can be wasted, voting may be delayed and your organization may be unable to act when it needs to. Worse, board members might make decisions based on faulty information, negatively affecting your mission. Here’s… Continue reading Your Board Can’t Do Its Job Without Information From You

Return requests generally are rare, but occasionally donors may ask your not-for-profit to return their gifts. Are you required to comply? What if you’ve already spent the money? Such requests raise many difficult questions — and even the answers can be complicated. But establishing a return policy can help.