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Planning and Writing an Annual Budget

Learn how to create accurate, up-to-date budgets in order to maintain control over finances and show funders exactly how your money is …

Nonprofit Budgeting Basics

The Nonprofit Finance Fund shares this toolkit of helpful information and resources on creating and maintaining a balan…

Budgeting for Nonprofits

The National Council of Nonprofits developed this helpful tool to assist nonprofit managers in creating an ann…

Museum Store Association

The Museum Store Association is an international organization dedicated to advancing the nonprofit retail industry and the success of the professionals eng…

Exempt Organization Public Disclosure and Availability Requirements

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) answers 14 FAQs about public disclosure requirements for tax-exempt organizations, including what tax documents are affected by the regulations and …

Cultural Tourism Glossary of Terms

The Massachusetts Cultural Council has a glossary of terms used in the trave…

Publication 463: Travel, Entertainment, Gift and Car Expenses

The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Publication 463: Travel, Entertainment, Gift and Car Expenses provides detailed information that museums may want to review when developing …

Gift Acceptance Policies

The National Council of Nonprofits resources on gift acceptance policies covers managing expectations and includes pointers on how to develop the best policies for y…

Investment Policy Best Practices

The SONI shares this 12 page PDF, with helpful tips and resources for developing an investm…

Investment Policies for Nonprofits

The National Council of Nonprofits developed this resource to help nonprofit managers develop investmen…

Stay Exempt: Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers “Stay Exempt: Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s”. The free online workshop includes interactive training modules on Form 990, employment …

Operating Reserves with Nonprofit Policy Examples

A nonprofit may set aside a cash reserve to provide a cushion for planned or unplanned future needs. This resource from Propel Nonprofits includes considerations for reserve planning and …
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