Exempt Organization Inflation Adjusted Items for 2025
IRS released inflation adjusted items for tax years beginning in 2025, including those relevant to exempt organizations.
Navigating Compliance and Regulatory Risks for Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations have unique missions and purposes, often dedicated to bettering society. However, even the best-intentioned organizations can face significant compliance and regulatory risks if they’re not proactive in managing their responsibilities. Explore three major areas of compliance risk and strategies to help nonprofits navigate them effectively.
Navigating Strategic Risk in Nonprofit Organizations
Three major areas where strategic risk commonly arise for nonprofits are the inability to adapt to external shifts, the misalignment of programs with the organization’s mission, and a lack of innovation. Here’s a closer look at each, along with strategies to help nonprofits thrive despite these challenges.
Mitigating Legal Risks in Nonprofit Organizations: Key Areas to Address
Nonprofits are exposed to legal risks that could have substantial financial and reputational impacts. Recognizing and managing these risks is crucial to maintaining trust with funders, partners, and the communities served. Here’s a look at three common areas of legal risk for nonprofits and how they can be effectively mitigated.
OMB Compliance Supplement: What to Know about Part 7
Single audits are essential for ensuring that organizations managing federal funds adhere to compliance requirements. While many programs are covered by specific rules in the OMB Compliance Supplement, others are not, requiring auditors to rely on Part 7 of the supplement. Learn more on what you should know about Part 7.
Managing Programmatic Risk in Nonprofit Organizations: Key Considerations for Success
Nonprofits face specific risks that can impede their ability to succeed. Among these are programmatic risks—issues that arise when program outcomes are not met, service quality falls short, or demand for services changes unpredictably. Let’s dive into the essential programmatic risks nonprofits face and strategies to address them.
External Environmental Risks in Nonprofits: Navigating Economic, Political, and Natural Challenges
External environmental risks are inevitable, but with proactive planning and adaptability, nonprofits can continue to thrive despite economic downturns, political changes, or natural disasters. Learn how to mitigate these risks and remain resilient in the face of uncertainty.
Understanding Operational Risk in Nonprofits: Key Challenges and How to Address Them
Learn about the unique set of operational risks that nonprofit organizations face and how they can significantly impact their ability to serve their communities and achieve their mission.
The Importance of the Program Expense Ratio for Nonprofits
Functional expense allocations and the program expense ratio are crucial aspects of financial transparency for nonprofits. Learn why properly allocating expenses into categories like program services, management, and fundraising not only provides a clear financial picture but also significantly impacts the organization’s public image, fundraising potential, and IRS compliance.
Mitigating Governance and Leadership Risks in Nonprofits: Strengthening Foundations for Long-Term Success
In the nonprofit world, governance and leadership are the cornerstones of organizational success. Learn about some common governance and leadership risks that nonprofits must address to ensure long-term sustainability.