The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. This $2.2 trillion legislation is the largest emergency relief bill ever passed in the U.S. It injects funds into the economy and provides direct relief to individuals, states, businesses and nonprofit organizations that are experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Nonprofits Can Remain Resilient Through COVID-19 Crisis
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly spreads throughout the U.S. and the world, nonprofit organizations are facing unprecedented challenges to their operations, staffing and fundraising. Many nonprofits serve vulnerable clients such as the elderly, the ill and the homeless, and these organizations will be strained to continue to provide services during the crisis. Arts and cultural organizations have closed and canceled programs in response to directives to limit public gatherings.
The Pros and Cons of Compensating Not-for-Profit Board Members
As a not-for-profit director, you may occasionally wonder whether it is beneficial to offer compensation to your board members. Most often, not-for-profits that are able to afford to pay their board members are larger, multifaceted organizations, such as art institutions, national foundations or healthcare systems.
Is Your Not-for-Profit Organization Accurately Reporting In-Kind Donations?
In-kind donations, also known as gifts in kind, are donations of services, goods or time. They can include physical goods, such as clothing, equipment or supplies, as well as immaterial items like royalties, copyrights, advertising or patents