Tag Archives: Contributions

IRS Exempt Organizations FY2011 Workplan

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Michele

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 →

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Remember to say “Thank You”

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Michele

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 →

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Tax Benefits of Giving

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Michele

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 →

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Major Gifts

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Michele

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 →

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Year End Checklist for Nonprofits

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Michele

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 →

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Accountability

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Michele

~ The ancient Romans had a tradition: whenever one of their engineers constructed an arch, as the capstone was hoisted into place, the engineer assumed accountability for his work in the most profound way possible: he stood under the arch. … Continue reading →

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Form 990 Help (The Basics)

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Michele

During a meeting about Aplos, the topic of Form 990 and its long list of instructions presented itself.  For those of you unfamiliar with Form 990, the Return for Organizations Exempt from Income Tax, I would like to provide a … Continue reading →

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Batch Entry within Aplos?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Michele

As much as we pride ourselves on being simple and easy to understand in the world of fund accounting, we recognize tasks within our own software that might merit an explanation.  For instance, in the Cash Transactions module, you will … Continue reading →

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More Contribution Questions Answered

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Michele

I am continuing on the topic of contributions.  My previous post clarified some questions any of us working in the fund accounting world might have. Here are a few more answers to the most asked contribution questions. Is there a … Continue reading →

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Contribution Questions Answered

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Michele

Contributions are the foundation upon which your organization operates and exists.  As you know, they play a tremendous role.  Managing them, stewarding them, and accounting for them within the fund accounting framework requires time and organization.  If you are like … Continue reading →

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