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Explore how the One Big Beautiful Bill changes U.S. tax rules for Latin American companies, from NCTI and FDDEI to compliance and growth strategies.

Learn how the No Tax on Tips provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts employers in the restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment industries.

Between $4 billion and $7 billion in corporate matching gifts goes unclaimed every year—not because the money isn’t available, but because nonprofits aren’t systematically capturing it. With 65% of Fortune 500 companies offering matching programs and over 26 million Americans working for employers who will match donations, this represents one of the largest untapped opportunities in fundraising today. This comprehensive guide explores proven strategies for capturing matching gifts, from building corporate databases and implementing automated solutions to creating alternative matching pools that can double your fundraising revenue without expanding your donor base.

Your nonprofit’s most valuable volunteer recruitment resource isn’t found through expensive campaigns or broad outreach—it’s right in your own neighborhood. This comprehensive guide reveals how to strategically identify, engage, and activate the hidden pool of skilled, passionate volunteers living and working within walking distance of your organization. From mapping your local community to leveraging stakeholder networks, discover practical strategies for building a sustainable volunteer workforce through targeted local engagement, especially as fall presents the perfect timing for new commitments.

When a donor offers your nonprofit a house, artwork, or business inventory, determining its true value involves much more than picking a number. This comprehensive guide walks nonprofit leaders through the complex but essential process of valuing tangible property donations—from understanding fair market value principles to knowing when professional appraisals are required—ensuring your organization can confidently accept non-cash gifts while maintaining financial integrity and regulatory compliance.

Giving Tuesday has evolved from a modest 2012 initiative into one of the year’s most significant fundraising events, with 36.1 million participants contributing $3.6 billion in 2024 alone. Whether your nonprofit is a first-time participant or a seasoned veteran, December 2, 2025 represents an extraordinary opportunity to engage supporters, advance your mission, and close out the year strong. The good news? It’s not too late to prepare a meaningful campaign that can make a real difference for your organization.

The IRS publishes comprehensive Audit Techniques Guides that reveal exactly what federal examiners look for when auditing businesses in your industry—and these guides are available to the public. By understanding the same materials IRS agents use to prepare for audits, you can proactively address vulnerabilities, organize documentation strategically, and transform the audit experience from a reactive scramble into a confident, well-prepared engagement. Whether you’re facing an audit now or simply want to strengthen your compliance posture, learning what the IRS knows about your specific business sector provides an invaluable strategic advantage.

For nonprofit organizations, maintaining comprehensive records represents far more than a bureaucratic exercise—it’s a fundamental pillar supporting organizational health, tax-exempt status, and strategic decision-making. The IRS outlines six essential reasons why nonprofits need robust recordkeeping systems, encompassing everything from program monitoring to tax compliance to demonstrating impact to stakeholders. Understanding these pillars can help your organization build a documentation framework that not only satisfies regulatory requirements but also strengthens operations and advances your mission.

Many nonprofit leaders assume all boards function the same way, but this one-size-fits-all thinking can seriously undermine organizational effectiveness. The truth is that successful nonprofits recognize a fundamental principle: board structure must evolve alongside the organization itself, shifting from hands-on working boards in the startup phase to strategic policy boards as the organization matures. Understanding when and how to make these governance transitions represents one of the most important strategic decisions a nonprofit can make.