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Fiscal Sponsorship: For the Funders, Sponsors and the Sponsored

Fiscal sponsorship is a time-honored method to spawn new charitable activity when the people with the vision and the energy to do the work do not have recognition of federal tax-exempt status.

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Where can I report misconduct at nonprofit?

Where can you report unethical or illegal conduct of a nonprofit organization? There has been repeated verbal abuse, threats to other employees and theft by an employee. There has been no action taken by the president or the supervisor. The employee is related to the board president.

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Question of the Week

July 10-17, 2018

How do we deal with too much money?

We are a local 501(c)(3) that holds land for preservation and minimal public use. Our expenses and charitable contributions are minimal so we don't pass the annual public support test. We have received a very large bequest that is restricted to investment as a permanent endowment. We do not need the investment income and gains for operations, and wish to let the fund grow for many years to accumulate funds to make land purchases. We are not able to prudently spend the required 5% to avoid the private foundation excise tax. What ways can we re-structure? Can we contribute the endowment to a... read more

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July Webinar Sale - 50% Off

Now through July 30, you can purchase our recorded webinar #MeToo in the Nonprofit Workplace for 50% off its regular price of $89. New subscribers can also start a FREE three-month trial subscription (an additional $17.95 value).

Sexual harassment is not limited to Congress, the media and the entertainment industry. It exists in every area of our society, including the nonprofit workplace.

As the #MeToo movement expands and more individuals are willing to come forward, nonprofit employers need to be ready to deal with the issue. Sexual harassment isn’t new, but the climate for reporting and reacting has significantly changed.

Nonprofits should double down on their efforts to prevent harassment of all types. They should have clear policies that are known to the employees. And they should be prepared to investigate claims of improper conduct in a way that protects the interests of all concerned. Even if they have policies and procedures in place, this is the time to take a new look.

Originally recorded on January 17, 2018. Learn more about the program

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Nonprofit Policies for Donor, Partner and Advocate Confidence
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
1:30-3:00 PM ET
(PA CLE & CPE credit is available for this webinar)

Following clear, straightforward policies in working with donors, collaborators, employees and public officials can be immensely helpful. This webinar will take a close look at five more key policies to help;
Gift Acceptance Policies, Donor Privacy Policies, Strategic Partnership and Joint Venture Policies, Social Media Policies and A Policy on Public Policy.

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