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Form 990 Online Filing Wizard
When filing returns and forms with the IRS, I appreciate online wizards that attempt to take that which is complex and make it simple. This year will be my first time to file a form 990 for my own non … Continue reading
Posted in Form 990, Fund Accounting, Non-profit, Organization
Tagged 990, Free, Fund Accounting, how to
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3 Risk Free Online Creative Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits
I believe there are better ways to fundraise for your organization than the typical bake sale or car wash. Below are some great fundraising suggestions that may prove to benefit your nonprofit. 3 Risk Free Online Creative Fundraising Ideas for … Continue reading
Church Internal Controls
Tim Goetz, one of the co-founders of Aplos, also happens to be an Executive Pastor of a church. Because of his unique accounting background, coupled with his church experience, to say he understands the demands and order required for church … Continue reading
Posted in 501(c)3, Aplos, Church, Organization
Tagged Aplos, Church, Help, how-to Account Maintenance, how-to System Management
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IRS Exempt Organizations FY2011 Workplan
The IRS Exempt Organizations Division 2011 for its Fiscal Year 2011 was released last month. The new year is a good time to review the Division’s priorities and how they might impact your organizations. (Thanks to the Nonprofit Law Blog … Continue reading
Posted in 501(c)3, Form 990, Fund Accounting, Non-profit, Organization, Tax
Tagged Aplos, Contributions, Filings, Help, Legal, Nonprofit, Tax Exempt
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Starting the Year off Right
New Year’s Resolutions are a common topic of conversation this time of year. In fact, I am willing to bet that most of you have already committed to a specific goal to improve your personal life. Many areas come to … Continue reading
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Tagged Aplos, Fund Accounting, simplicity
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Remember to say “Thank You”
I am a southern girl and manners were a big deal to my mom. She taught me the importance of respecting individuals in positions of authority with my words. There was value placed on responding to questions with “yes ma’am, … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Contributions, Fundraising, Non-profit
Tagged Church, Contributions, Donation, donor, Fundraising, Nonprofit
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Tax Benefits of Giving
While we at Aplos believe your donation to a charity should come from a heart of selflessness and generosity, we know that individuals benefit for their benevolence on their tax return as well. Below is an article from Charity Navigator … Continue reading
Posted in Aplos, Contributions, Legal, Tax
Tagged Aplos, Church, Contributions, Donation, donor, Nonprofit
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Major Gifts
Loved this quote below and appreciate the perspective this article offers. “A major gift is not something that donors do on a whim or a lark, or on the spur of the moment. And in all likelihood, they do not … Continue reading
Year End Checklist for Nonprofits
If your organization’s fiscal year is from January to December, this time of year may leave you feeling a wide range of emotions. You find yourself grateful for the generosity and support of your volunteers, board members, donors, and others … Continue reading
Posted in Aplos, Contributions, Form 990, Fund Accounting, Non-profit, Tax
Tagged 990, Aplos, Contributions, Filings, Fund Accounting, Nonprofit
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Aplos $200 Visa Gift Card Giveaway
What would you do with $200 dollars in Visa cash? Pay for some Christmas gifts? Go out to a nice dinner? Buy yourself something? Pay your gas for the month? Aplos is giving away a $200 Visa gift card to … Continue reading
Posted in Aplos, Fund Accounting, Non-profit, Twitter
Tagged Aplos, Fund Accounting, Giveaway, Nonprofit, Twitter
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