Posts by CSCPA
Thanking Donors
Twice this month, we’ve been asked for help on how to properly acknowledge donors. So here’s a quick post with two things to get you started. The surprisingly helpful IRS “Charitable Contributions” publication. Kudos to the IRS for this little gem. It contains guidelines for a wide variety contribution types AND has sample Written Acknowledgements.…
Read MoreINDEPENDENCE!
Independence is an important tenet of trusted nonprofit Board Governance. For a variety of reasons, it’s best for a nonprofit if a majority of the Board members are independent and not related through business or family connections. And Independence is very important to the IRS and nonprofit community, which is why there are questions on…
Read MoreWasatch Immigration Project
Carol is terrific. As a new nonprofit, WIP has benefited tremendously from her guidance and support. She helped set up our QuickBooks, handled our tax returns, and provided thoughtful advice to our staff and Board on a wide range of accounting, financial reporting, and operational matters. Carol is consistently responsive, proactive, and a true pleasure…
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“When we started the Outdoor Access Project, we were stepping into the nonprofit world with very little knowledge of the process. Carol was an incredible guide from day one. She clearly explained how to structure and file the proper IRS paperwork, walked us through how to run a board meeting, and helped us understand the…
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