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Grant Funding Uncertainties: Making Sense of Federal Grant Freezes and Executive Orders Under the New Administration

Grant Funding Uncertainties: Making Sense of Federal Grant Freezes and Executive Orders Under the New Administration

As the federal government continues to realign funding priorities, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other entities receiving federal funds, such as healthcare, higher education, and other entities, must remain diligent in tracking changes to compliance requirements and funding restrictions. Executive orders issued in 2025 have resulted in notable shifts, particularly in funding eligibility, permissible activities, and reporting obligations.
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Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)

Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)

Learn about Vasquez Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) services and how we bring value to our clients. We enable nonprofit organizations to scale finance and accounting resources as needed instead of hiring, training, and paying salaries and benefits of full-time employees.
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Making the Most of SIMPLE-IRA Catch-Up Contributions

Making the Most of SIMPLE-IRA Catch-Up Contributions

If you are 50 or older and participate in a SIMPLE-IRA, catch-up contributions can help you build a larger retirement nest egg while reducing your taxable income. For 2026, contribution limits vary by age and employer size. Learn how these rules work and what they mean for your retirement plan.
When Fraud Happens, Staying Silent Only Makes Things Worse

When Fraud Happens, Staying Silent Only Makes Things Worse

When fraud occurs, many business owners respond with silence, hoping to avoid embarrassment or disruption. But staying quiet can empower perpetrators and leave your organization exposed. Learn how to respond decisively in the immediate aftermath of a fraud incident, what steps to take next, and when to call in professional help.
Understanding Discount Rates in Business Valuations

Understanding Discount Rates in Business Valuations

When valuing a business, the discount rate used in a discounted cash flow model can make or break the final conclusion. Even a small change in this rate can significantly shift the outcome. Learn how cost of capital is determined, what components are involved, and why precision matters.
How to Keep Workers and Managers on Track With HIPAA Compliance

How to Keep Workers and Managers on Track With HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA compliance remains a challenge for many organizations, yet the penalties for violations are steep -- including fines of up to $250,000 and prison time. Business leaders at every level must take ownership of protecting personally identifiable information through training, policy enforcement, and a workplace culture built around privacy.
Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund

Smart Ways to Make the Most of Your Tax Refund

Your tax refund is not a bonus; it is your own money returned to you after an interest-free loan to the government. Before spending it, consider smarter alternatives: paying down debt, funding a retirement account, or building a college savings plan. Here is how to put your refund to work for you.
How Telemedicine and E-Visits Could Help Lower Health Care Costs and Premiums

How Telemedicine and E-Visits Could Help Lower Health Care Costs and Premiums

Telemedicine and e-visitation are transforming health care access and driving down costs. E-visits can cost as little as $50 compared to $1,000+ for an ER visit, benefiting patients, employers, and insurers alike. While some clinical limitations remain, adoption is accelerating across the medical community. Learn what this shift means for your organization.
Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump: What SCOTUS’ Tariffs Decision Means

Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump: What SCOTUS’ Tariffs Decision Means

Understand how the Supreme Court's Trump-era tariff decision challenges IEEPA presidential authority, reshaping tariff strategies for businesses and investors.
Warning Signs Within: Internal Red Flags That Could Signal Nonprofit Financial Trouble

Warning Signs Within: Internal Red Flags That Could Signal Nonprofit Financial Trouble

While economic pressures and federal funding cuts are grabbing headlines, some of the greatest risks to a nonprofit's financial health may already be lurking inside the organization. From unexplained budget variances to unchecked executive authority, knowing what to look for, and when to act, can make all the difference.
Is Your Nonprofit Classifying Workers Correctly? What the IRS Wants You to Know

Is Your Nonprofit Classifying Workers Correctly? What the IRS Wants You to Know

Misclassifying workers as independent contractors instead of employees can expose your nonprofit to back taxes, penalties, and unwanted IRS scrutiny. Understanding the difference is not just a compliance checkbox. It is a safeguard for your organization's financial health and long-term stability. Here is what every nonprofit leader needs to know.
How Nonprofits Can Put Data Analytics to Work

How Nonprofits Can Put Data Analytics to Work

Data analytics can help nonprofits of all sizes uncover trends, measure program impact, and make smarter decisions. If your organization has assumed this kind of technology is out of reach, think again. The right approach, tools, and guidance can make a data-driven strategy more accessible and affordable than you might expect.
What Is the Right Number of Directors for Your Nonprofit Board?

What Is the Right Number of Directors for Your Nonprofit Board?

Determining the right board size is one of the most consequential governance decisions a nonprofit can make. Too few directors and you risk burnout and blind spots; too many and engagement can suffer. This article explores the trade-offs of small vs. large boards and how to find the right fit for your organization.
Valuing Donated Goods: What Every Nonprofit Should Know

Valuing Donated Goods: What Every Nonprofit Should Know

Nonprofits regularly receive donations of tangible property, from used clothing to equipment and artwork. But assigning an accurate value to these items is more complex than it may seem. Understanding fair market value, the key factors that influence it, and the exceptions that may apply is essential for sound financial reporting and donor compliance.
How Nonprofits of Any Size Can Build an Effective Enterprise Risk Management Program

How Nonprofits of Any Size Can Build an Effective Enterprise Risk Management Program

Enterprise risk management isn't just for large organizations. With the right framework, nonprofits of any size can identify, prioritize, and address the risks that threaten their mission. Learn how a practical ERM approach, built around four key steps, can help your organization protect what matters most and make more intentional decisions.
How a Spousal IRA Can Unlock Retroactive Tax Savings for Your Household

How a Spousal IRA Can Unlock Retroactive Tax Savings for Your Household

Leaving the workforce does not mean leaving retirement savings behind. A spousal IRA lets a nonworking spouse keep building retirement security using the working spouse's income. With a contribution deadline of April 15, 2026, for the 2025 tax year, there may still be time to reduce your tax bill and strengthen your financial future.
Are Your Business Losses Subject to the Excess Business Loss Rule?

Are Your Business Losses Subject to the Excess Business Loss Rule?

If your business or rental property generates significant losses, you may not be able to deduct the full amount in the current tax year. With new legislation making the excess business loss rule permanent and lowering deduction thresholds starting in 2026, the stakes for proactive tax planning have never been higher.
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