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charitable

Charitable Giving in a Time of Crisis

The sudden and severe impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created much financial stress, but the crisis also ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit, Tax
La Crosse

Client Feature and Executive Director Q&A: La Crosse Area Family YMCA

The mission of the YMCA is “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that help build a healthy spirit, ...
cybersecurity

Holding a Virtual Meeting or Event? Plan for Cybersecurity

In today’s ever-changing world, organizations of all types are moving to meet and hold events online. There are many companies ...
COVID-19

Early Lessons from COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is front and center for many organizations as they try to adjust to the “new normal.” ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
in-kind contribution

Proposed Changes to In-Kind Contribution Presentation

It seems as though each year there is a new accounting standard that is going into effect, and in February ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
PSCP

Choice Program Requirement Update

Throughout the last few weeks, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has been working on due date extensions and additional ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
Business Relief

COVID-19: Business Relief to Act on NOW

[UPDATED: 4-27-2020] For businesses, there are many relief provisions to consider as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each can ...
covid-19

Navigating the Challenges of COVID-19: What Should You Do Now?

During this unprecedented time, almost all organizations and businesses are facing current challenges, from stay-at-home orders to employee layoffs. This ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
not-for-profit

Not-for-Profit Year-End Reporting Deadlines for IRS and State Government

Most of the not-for-profit (NFP) reporting forms are outside of the April 15, 2020, deadlines that have been extended, but ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
CARES Act

CARES Act: Relief for Businesses and Individuals

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed history's most expensive stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ...