Is Your Nonprofit Board Truly Independent? IRS Guidelines to Know
Are the members of your not-for-profit’s board truly independent? You might instinctively say “yes,” but ensuring director independence goes beyond simply avoiding conflicts of interest. The IRS has a specific four-part definition of independence, and if a majority of your board members don’t meet these criteria, your organization’s governance could be questioned by the IRS, […]
Optimizing Reimbursement Procedures: A Guide for Nonprofit Organizations
Prepare Now to Compensate Staff, Board Members, and Volunteers Regardless of how infrequently your not-for-profit organization needs to compensate staff, board members, or volunteers, there will likely come a time when reimbursement requests arise. Will your organization be equipped to handle these requests efficiently and in accordance with IRS regulations? A well-defined reimbursement policy is […]
