Valuing and reporting gifts in kind and donated services

Valuing and reporting gifts in kind and donated servicesNot-for-profit organizations don’t receive only cash donations. Your support also likely comes in the form of gifts in kind and donated services. But even when such gifts are welcome, it can be challenging to determine how to recognize and assign value to them for financial reporting purposes.

Don’t let a crisis KO your nonprofit’s special event — plan ahead

Don’t let a crisis KO your nonprofit’s special event — plan aheadIf yours is like most not-for-profit organizations, you depend on a big annual event to raise significant funds or attract new members and supporters. Every facet of your event must be perfect if you’re to reach your goals. But as any experienced event planner can tell you, almost no benefit, gala, meeting or conference goes off without at least a small hitch. And if you’re not prepared for the worst, a big hitch could ruin your fundraiser.