Nonprofit Everything

If the CEO is also the Board President, could we lose our nonprofit status? Stacey and Andy have the answer! Also this week, what to do about nonprofit management that overworks staff, and (alternately) how to handle a staff member that’s taking on too much responsibility. Topics: Will we lose our 501(c)3 if the CEO is also the Board President? – 0:00 Should unpaid staff time be part of a nonprofit’s business model? – 7:08 Is my communications coordinator overstepping her role? – 18:22 Mentioned this week: Department of Labor Overtime Rules Independent Contractor Rules (last week’s podcast episode) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Who should we thank if we get a donation from a retirement account but don’t know who the actual donor is? We have a few ideas. Also, this week Andy and Stacey combine a couple of Form 990 filing questions into one mega-question. Finally, we tackle the question on everyone’s mind: employee or independent contractor? And don’t forget to send us your questions! Topics: How do we thank a donor behind an IRA distribution gift? – 0:00 So, we really have to e-file our 990? How? – 6:54 Help! Our treasurer hasn’t filed our 990s in years! – 13:45 Can an Executive Director be an Independent Contractor? – 21:10 Mentioned this week: Employment Relationship under FLSA (dol.gov) Tax Year 2020 E-File Providers (irs.gov) National Council of Nonprofits list of checklists The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Video game streamers raised $90 million for charity in 2020. How do we get some of that?! We’re joined by Guest Expert Nick Lynch, CEO of Collidescope to talk about how nonprofits can get started working with social media influencers, streamers and brands. Topics: How can (and why should) we engage with social media influencers? – 0:00 Mentioned this week: Livestreams are the New Telethons (Washington Post) $83m+ and Counting: Are Twitch Streamers the New Philanthropists (Forbes) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

This week, Guest Expert April Mastroluca sets the record straight on lobbying and advocacy! Plus, what should an ED do if a board member recommends a job candidate you’re not thrilled about? We have opinions! And Stacey and Andy have some thoughts on how (and whether) to squeeze your vendors for donations to your organization. Topics: A board member is recommending a job candidate I don’t like! – 0:00 Advocacy and lobbying tips (and corrections) with Guest Expert April Mastroluca – 5:43 Should we ask our vendors to donate, too? – 19:56 Mentioned this week: April’s Recommended Advocacy Resource Benefits of the 501(h) Election Rules about lobbying activity (IRS) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

It’s bad board member behavior week here at the Nonprofit Everything podcast! What should we do if a board member wants our ED to record a message talking about what a great board member they are (and oh, by the way, they’re running for office)? And how do you talk a board member out of their own program ideas? We have opinions! Also, Stacey and Andy talk about whether to market to constituents or donors first. Topics: Should an ED record a campaign ad for a board member running for office? – 0:00 Help! A board member is fixated on starting a new program! – 8:57 Should we be marketing to constituents or donors? – 17:40 Mentioned this week: The 501(h) Election (IRS) Benefits of the 501(h) Election Rules about lobbying activity (IRS) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Should we follow up with a potential board member who expressed interest and then vanished? Stacey has opinions! Also, this week we talk about managing third-party fundraisers, whether there are any benefits to not paying down debt, and how to maintain an awesome work culture during a big expansion. Topics: Should we follow up with a board member who expressed interest and then vanished? – 0:00 What should we do if people want to host fundraisers for us? – 4:51 Is there a tax benefit to carrying debt? – 12:25 How do we preserve our great company culture when we’re expanding? – 20:01 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Click for more information or to register! Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

There’s just one question this week, but it’s an important one. Guest expert Miles Dickson of Nevada GrantLab joins us to talk about why Nevada nonprofits should be seeking out and applying for federal grants. Topics: Should we be applying for federal grants? With Guest Expert Miles Dickson of Nevada GrantLab – 0:00 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Click for more information or to register! Mentioned this week: Nevada GrantLab grants.gov The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

If you always skip the finance and accounting questions, maybe take a couple of weeks off! This week, Stacey talks with guest expert Jessica Sayles, CPA, Managing Principal at HRC about reporting in-kind donations on the Form 990, and Andy is of the shocking opinion that the internet is not a good place to learn nonprofit accounting. Finally, we reach all the way back to Episode 13 to answer a question about projecting cash flow. Topics: What are some good resources for an ED to learn basic nonprofit finance? – 0:00 Do we report in-kind services on the Form 990? With guest expert Jessica Sayles of HRC – 5:27 (Re-broadcast) How do you do a cash flow forecast? – 18:05 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: Andy’s Nonprofit Finance Book Recommendation #1 Andy’s Nonprofit Finance Recommendation #2 Andy’s Nonprofit Finance (Advanced) Recommendation HRC, Certified Public Accountants The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Is there really a difference between getting five stars and four stars with a ratings agency? We have opinions! Also, this week Andy has some thoughts on how to manage a check approval process in a tiny organization, and Stacey knows what to do when people keep connecting you to other people via email. Topics: How do I best follow up when being connected to someone else via email? – 0:00 What check approval process should we use for a tiny organization (that doesn’t include the board)? – 3:33 How important are the ratings agencies? Is there really a difference between four and five stars? – 12:41 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Should we write a MOU or a renter’s contract for use of our space? We have opinions! Also, this week Stacey has some thoughts about dealing with a board chair who wants to be CCd on all the ED’s emails, and we share some tips on starting a scholarship program. Topics: Help! The board chair wants to be CCd on every email! – 0:00 Should we use an MOU or a renter’s contract if we’re renting space to another nonprofit? – 5:13 Any best practices for adding a scholarship program? – 18:49 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: So, it turns out the license fee is pretty expensive… The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast