Whenever the topic of a hire comes up, especially a first hire, the conversation tends to go like this: Organization: By the way, we’re looking into hiring our first (insert position)…sooooo excited. Me: Fantastic! Have you spoken with someone in HR or someone that does employment law? Organization: Eh. No. We’re just going to have [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsThough I hate that I’m just getting around to posting this, there have been a few changes made to the 990, its instructions and Schedules that readers will want to take note of. Especially since there are a few confusing terms and questions that have been clarified as well as the inclusion of more examples [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsNow that I’ve settled down from the weekend I wanted to briefly recount some things I learned at a conference last week. Hosted by The Conference of Southwest Foundations at UT, the 2-day conference boasted a veritable who’s who of the non-profit world. And took place in a beautiful hotel (*clicking heels* I will be [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsThough happening a little ways away, I found this story pretty interesting nonetheless. The New York Times and Foundation Center are reporting that an Israeli cabinet recently voted to severely limit contributions made to Israeli non-profits by certain foreign groups. Not only are tremendously high taxes being waged but contributions are also being capped at [...]
Read More» Posted by Erin | 0 commentsToday I was talking with a woman who wants to found an organization, that educates young girls, in the near future. Planning out all the necessary steps the EIN was covered, she worked through the steps of incorporation and began asking me questions about the next natural step; filing for her tax-exemption status. And while [...]
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