Posts Tagged ‘volunteers’
Can our paid staff volunteer at a special event?
Question: We have a special event coming up, and several of our staff members would like to work the event (they are not event staff, so this is outside of their job description). We’d like to have these staff members volunteer because we did not budget for this number of staff to work the event.…
Read MoreValue of volunteer time as in-kind revenue
Volunteers can’t deduct the gift of their time to our organization. But – the flip side of this – WE, the nonprofit, can claim it as a donation of in-kind service on OUR books. So you should be recording all volunteer hours that you can. The value of volunteer time can be an in-kind contribution…
Read MoreIs volunteer time deductible?
Here’s the thing. Volunteer time is not deductible to the volunteer. *sad trombone sound* Mileage and out of pocket costs can be. Here’s a link you can provide to the volunteer for their tax guidance. https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/filing/adjustments-and-deductions/volunteer-work-tax-deductions/ and here is one for business owners This is very important though – We, the nonprofit cannot give the donor…
Read MoreCode of Conduct
What is it? This wizard will generate a code of conduct for your board to adopt. This code is a simple document laying out expectations for how the nonprofit’s board, staff, volunteers, and program participants will behave.
Read MoreWhen is it time to end a nonprofit?
When is it time to give up and admit that it’s just not working? In this episode Jess and the Birken Law team talk about giving up the ghost on a failing nonprofit; boards that throw in the towel; terminating problem members; an ED that needs to stop using her personal bank account; and, whether…
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