Nonprofit Accounting Basics

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Compensation Philosophy

Salaries and compensation packages are determined as part of employment negotiations.

Expenses

In this section we will cover:

  • Payroll
  • Facilities
  • Travel
  • Meeting
  • Allocating Expenses

Policies

Creating a policy is like making a decision when you have time to be thoughtful, to do adequate research, and to consult colleagues and other professionals rather than making decisions in haste as

Investments

Investment policies

Investment policies refer to policies the board has defined and/or approved guiding how the various organizational funds should be invested.

Gift Acceptance

A gift acceptance policy allows the board to define the parameters and guidelines for eliminating controversial or risky donations. Unwelcome donations might include gifts that:

Conflict of Interest

What is conflict of interest?

A conflict of interest arises when a board or a staff member is in a situation where his decision making may be impaired by personal, financial, or other busin

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Independent Voting Members of the Board

The definition of an independent voting member of the Board of Directors includes four criteria that must be met for independence:

Strategic and Financial Planning

Without a solid strategic plan to guide future decisions, direct staff in the right direction, and help the board and staff assess accomplishments, the organization functions without a rud

Endowment

An endowment refers to a fund or funds that are generally kept permanently. Their interest income provides for the overall operations of the organization.