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It’s Been a Minute…
Nonprofit Management, Admin, Organization Cathy Yen 6/15/24 Nonprofit Management, Admin, Organization Cathy Yen 6/15/24

It’s Been a Minute…

No posts for two months?? Where has the time gone? And why haven’t I managed my time better?

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The Finance Hierarchy
Finance, Governance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 3/3/24 Finance, Governance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 3/3/24

The Finance Hierarchy

Finance is complicated. What starts as a simple checkbook, quickly turns into an entire support function with multiple steps and areas of expertise. 

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Government Filings: The Basics
Governance, Nonprofit Management, Admin Cathy Yen 2/25/24 Governance, Nonprofit Management, Admin Cathy Yen 2/25/24

Government Filings: The Basics

Setting up a nonprofit requires registration with (and approval from) quite a few distinct government agencies. Best to get it right from the beginning.

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Expenses: The Big Three
Finance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/19/24 Finance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/19/24

Expenses: The Big Three

The IRS requires that you split your expenses into programming, fundraising and management. And so do your donors.

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Saying Goodbye to an Employee
Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/15/24 Admin, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 2/15/24

Saying Goodbye to an Employee

Leaving a job - or letting an employee go - is a complicated process. Know your rights and, as an employer, set yourself up for success.

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Closing Time
Finance, Nonprofit Management, Governance Cathy Yen 1/31/24 Finance, Nonprofit Management, Governance Cathy Yen 1/31/24

Closing Time

Wow - January is over already? Time to close the books and sort through the financials. Yep - gotta do that every month.

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WD-40 for W-2, 3, 9
Admin, Finance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 1/28/24 Admin, Finance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 1/28/24

WD-40 for W-2, 3, 9

W-2, W-3, W-9, 1099… where does it all end?! For now, let’s just worry about the January 31 filing deadline for reporting compensation paid to employees AND contractors.

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Every Minute(s) Count
Governance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 1/24/24 Governance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 1/24/24

Every Minute(s) Count

Taking board meeting minutes shouldn’t be an arduous chore. But it’s an important one. Here’s what to include.

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Board Silly, v1
Admin, Governance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 1/20/24 Admin, Governance, Nonprofit Management Cathy Yen 1/20/24

Board Silly, v1

Lets start talking about the board of directors - what it is, what they do.

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