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CHECKLIST: Nonprofit Management Annual Reminder Checklist
This checklist is intended to remind nonprofit Executive Directors, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and other managers, officers, and Board / committee members to regularly evaluate, renew, and update documents, activities, policies, and practices to better meet the organization's changing needs. The document is organized by key fiscal, financial, governance, and operational areas, including Funding, Administration, Human Resources, Professional Services, Financial Reporting, Financial Policies & Procedures, and Governance.
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CHECKLIST: Virtual Board and Committee Meeting Tips [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
The default format for traditional governance meetings (Boards of Directors, committees, working groups, etc.) has shifted to a virtual setting. However, most governance meetings still use agendas, approaches, and meeting structures based on old “in-person” meeting formats. This 4-page checklist is designed to help you freshen up your virtual Board and committee meetings, make them more effective, and improve participant engagement and satisfaction.

CHECKLIST: Steps to Forming a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
This checklist outlines 19 key steps that apply to most new organizations to form a nonprofit corporation, apply for 501(c)(3) status, and stay in compliance with the rules governing tax-exempt organizations. The steps covered include drafting governing Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and basic corporate policies; obtaining a tax ID number, submitting the Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ; and more.
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GUIDE SHEET: Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Section A - Governing Body and Management [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
R. Michael Sorrells (CPA) and A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) jointly authored this guide sheet to provide insights and tips on this highly visible portion of the Form 990, which directly impacts perceptions of the quality of your nonprofit organization’s management and the integrity of its governance practices.
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CHECKLIST: Charity Auctions Done Right [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
R. Michael Sorrells (CPA) and A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) jointly authored this checklist of key “Dos” and “Don’ts” to help your nonprofit optimize its charity auctions, run them efficiently and without unwanted hiccups, and be prepared to comply with key tax and legal requirements.
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EBOOK: Nonprofit Legal Basics Primer [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
This 48-page primer provides an overview of the key areas of nonprofit law governing 501(c)(3) organizations, including federal tax law requirements, state nonprofit corporation and tax law, fundraising laws, and employment law basics. This primer is tailored for organizations that are incorporated and operated in the District of Columbia, but many of the subject areas are useful for organizations based in other states.
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EBOOK: Glossary of Financial and Accounting Terminology [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]
This 16-page reference provides basic definitions and explanations of key financial and accounting terminology relevant to nonprofit organizations, including terms and concepts related to general accounting principles, financial statements, budgets, tax-exempt status and Form 990, nonprofit policies and procedures, and audits, compliance, and governance.