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SUMMARY:Increase Your Impact By Preventing Back Office Burnout
DESCRIPTION: Increase Your Impact By Preventing Back Office Burnout \n\n\nAbout the Workshop:  \n\nTired of being told to tighten your belt or perform miracles?\nIn this interactive presentation\, Sean Hale will share ways your nonprofit back office can accomplish more without working harder or working longer hours. \n \nTopics include:\n\n\nFinding hidden savings\nUsing the right tool for the job\nYour time is valuable\nAsking for help\nWelcoming\, inclusive workspaces\nInclusive financial reports\nAttracting and retaining talented accountants (and other administrative staff)\n\n\nThis is a virtual workshop. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: \nSean Hale has served nonprofits for more than twenty years. He loves getting the administrative side running smoothly so the organization can truly focus and shine. Over his career\,  he has made improvements that reduced waste\, generated new revenue\, boosted staff productivity and morale\, grew financial transparency\, and shrank risk. He has also helped boards and management to navigate complex situations and consistently left the organizations stronger and ready for their next stage of growth. Today he gets to lead a team of outstanding nonprofit accounting and finance professionals. Together\, they provide temporary and ongoing services to small and mid-sized nonprofits so they can have the back office support they need for the whole organization to flourish. \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/increase-your-impact-by-preventing-back-office-burnout/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Finance,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T103000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20220322T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T142313Z
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SUMMARY:Debits and Credits and Assets\, Oh My! A Basic Overview of Not-for-Profit Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nJoin us as we explore\, in detail\, the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Activities for a nonprofit. Don’t know what these terms are? No worries\, no experience necessary! Come with questions and leave with a basic understanding of the most common financial statements and terms used in nonprofit financials. This is a great workshop for anyone who wants to be able to “read” and understand internal monthly financial statements for a nonprofit organization.\n \nAbout the Presenter: Wendy Bell\nWendy Bell is the CFO for Network for Strong Communities. In addition to Wendy’s role as CFO\, she heads up the bookkeeping department which provides monthly bookkeeping services to nonprofits at below market rates.\nWendy has worked in the nonprofit world for over 7 years. Before that\, she was a CPA in public accounting.\nIn addition to playing with numbers\, Wendy loves to play in the dirt by growing flowers and vegetables and play all kinds of sports!
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/debits-and-credits-and-assets-oh-my-a-basic-overview-of-not-for-profit-financial-statements/
LOCATION:Virtual Workshop
CATEGORIES:Finance,Network for Strong Communities - St. Louis
ORGANIZER;CN="NSC":MAILTO:learn@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20201026T170819Z
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SUMMARY:Starting and Governing a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization – a Primer
DESCRIPTION:Participate in this web-based class for an updated primer on how to start a Missouri nonprofit corporation that will seek to obtain 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS. This class will also cover the basics of good governance policies\, strategies\, and requirements that will allow your organization to maintain its 501(c)(3) tax exempt status on an ongoing basis once you are up and running.\nNote that this class is meant to provide a basic introduction\, and broad overview\, on how to start a Missouri nonprofit corporation that goes on to apply for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Further\, to be clear\, this class will focus on applicable Missouri law\, requirements\, and standards that come into play in the process (vs. state laws and processes that might be different in other states).\n\n\nInstructor Dan Sise\, JD\, has served on the board of directors of a number of nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area\, including both foundations/funders\, and direct service providers.  Prior to joining the faculty of the NPML program\, Dan worked at Habitat for Humanity St. Louis where he was director of operations. He teaches the credit Legal Issues in Nonprofit Organizations class for the NPML program.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/starting-and-governing-a-nonprofit-501c3-organization-a-primer/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T130000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20190625T194342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190625T194342Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to QuickBooks
DESCRIPTION:Learn how QuickBooks can help you manage your business finances (money) and perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks more effectively and efficiently. Discover the differences in products offered by QB (Desktop\, Online\, Mac). Learn how to set up your chart of accounts and create lists to keep track of customers\, vendors\, and other information. Additional topics include working with invoices and payments\, tracking sales and expenses\, and paying bills.  This program is presented by representatives from the Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Center.  This is part of our Lunch-and-Learn series of programs. Attendees may bring a brown bag lunch (no microwave is available) and coffee/water/lemonade will be provided. \n\nRegistration is requested\, as space is limited.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-quickbooks/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Ohzourk":MAILTO:johzourk@slpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190321T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20181211T183417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181211T183417Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Project Budgets (GFC)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to start fundraising for your nonprofit organization’s project or idea\, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back\, come to this GFC program to learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence!\nPlease contact Lisa Thorp at 314-539-0357 or lthorp@slpl.org to learn more.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/introduction-to-project-budgets-gfc/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20180816T182626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180816T182626Z
UID:3461-1544716800-1544722200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Financial Management Basics for Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:In this GFC program\, CPA managers from the not-for-profit division of RubinBrown LLC will present best practices for reading financial statements and overseeing budgeting and cash management practices for your nonprofit organization\, including expectations and trends in the public demand for nonprofit financial accountability.\nRegistration is requested\, as space is limited.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/financial-management-basics-for-nonprofits/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20170113T205615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T205615Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Statements for  Not-for-Profit Entities
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Altholz from RubinBrown to examine the contents of the recently issued exposure draft\, Presentation of Financial Statements for Not-for-Profit Entities. This seminar will cover the highlights of the key proposed changes\, review the proposed updated financial statement and footnote presentation format\, and discuss what organizations should be doing now to prepare for future implementation.\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/financial-statements-for-not-for-profit-entities/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160823T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20160728T163030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160728T163030Z
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Financial Oversight Basics
DESCRIPTION:This program is co-sponsored by the UMSL Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program and will be presented by not-for-profit managers from the Rubin Brown LLP accounting firm. It will focus on budgeting and reviewing and understanding nonprofit financial statements.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/nonprofit-financial-oversight-basics/
LOCATION:St. Louis Public Library (Central)\, 1301 Olive Street \, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20160519T141919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T141919Z
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SUMMARY:Steps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop: \nSteps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal  \nHaving a clear and realistic budget is essential to any grant application.  Funders scrutinize budgets if they are interested in funding your proposal\, so having a specific\, realistic\, and strong submission which can withstand a critical eye is important.  In this workshop\, you will learn how to use a checklist to ensure you are building a realistic budget which allows your organization to do an effective job. \n\n\nAbout the Presenter:  \n Kent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit management and fund raising. \n\n\nKent currently serves on the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area colleges and universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance Farms.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/steps-to-formulate-a-realistic-budget-for-a-grant-proposal-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20160425T144913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T144913Z
UID:2067-1464082200-1464089400@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Two Taps to Donate
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/two-taps-to-donate/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Marketing
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20160425T143610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T143610Z
UID:2063-1463497200-1463502600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:The ABC's of MOU's
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/the-abcs-of-mous-2/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassidy Flynn":MAILTO:cassidy@nscnow.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20160212T162820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T162820Z
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SUMMARY:ALMA Workshop:  Sustainability for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\n\n\n       \nAbout the Workshop:\nSustainability for the Arts\nMany parts of an arts organization must contribute to sustainability practices in order to create the fiscal stability needed to accomplish the organizations mission.\nThis workshop will:\n·         Present a variety of best practices and assessment tools\n·         Help you identify strategic decisions that can be undertaken by management and the board to strengthen your organization’s sustainability\nAbout the Presenter: \nAmy Altholz\nAmy Altholz leads Rubin Brown’s arts and cultural organization segment within the not-for-profit department. As a partner with more than 10 years of audit and consulting experience\, Amy works closely with a number of not-for-profit organizations within the arts community.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/alma-workshop-sustainability-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Centene Center for Arts and Education\, 3547 Olive Street\, St. Louis \, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Education,Finance,Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20151130T222721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151130T222721Z
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SUMMARY:Charitable Gift Annuities Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nCharitable Gift Annuities Made Simple\nCharitable gift annuities can often seem challenging and daunting\, but they can be a powerful development tool for an organization.  This workshop will cover the basics of charitable gift annuities – who is your best Gift Annuity Donor\, why is this a smart choice for well-established nonprofits\, and how do they work?\nOther topics will include:\n·         Tax News for 2016 affecting Charitable Giving\n·         How this news affects Gift Annuities\n·         What is a Charitable Gift annuity anyway?\n·         The Benefits of giving through a Charitable Gift Annuity – for the donor and the nonprofit\n·         Different types of Charitable Gift Annuities\n·         Who is your best Gift Annuity donor prospect?\n·         How to set up a Gift Annuity program for your nonprofit\n·         Helpful tools  – organizations\, websites and aps\n·        Local and national nonprofits that are already Gift Annuity leaders\nAbout the Presenter: \nJane Langa\nProject Manager\, NSC\nJane Langa is passionate about the power of Planned Giving\, a huge and mostly untapped resource for nonprofits.  Jane will explain the basics of Charitable Gift Annuities – who are the best Gift Annuity donors\, why this is a smart choice for well-established nonprofits\, and how CGA’s benefit both the donor and the nonprofit.  A veteran in both the nonprofit and corporate sectors\, Jane is a project manager at Nonprofit Services Center\, consults regularly for a local foundation\, serves on the Board of the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis and is a Commissioner for the City of Des Peres.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/charitable-gift-annuities-made-simple/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Fundraising
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20151215T184718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T184718Z
UID:1655-1453194000-1453201200@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Steps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop:\nSteps to Formulate a Realistic Budget for a Grant Proposal\nHaving a clear and realistic budget is essential to any grant application.  Funders scrutinize budgets if they are interested in funding your proposal\, so having a specific\, realistic\, and strong submission which can withstand a critical eye is important.  In this workshop\, you will learn how to use a checklist to ensure you are building a realistic budget which allows your organization to do an effective job.\nAbout the Presenter: \nKent Hornberger \nKent Hornberger is a Certified Grant Professional with over 40 years of experience in not for profit management and fund raising.  \nKent currently serves of the national board of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute that is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector’s ability to pursue and maintain public and private sector funding by promoting competency and ethical practices within the field of grantsmanship.\nKent is immediate Past-President of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the GPA and served for three years as the Chairman of the GPA’s Higher Education Special Interest Group.  He has held leadership positions in other professional organizations including the Association for Fundraising Professionals\, and the Jesuit Advancement Association.\nKent has taught courses on the principles and practices of grant writing/management\, critical analysis skills\, communications\, ethics and project management at several St. Louis area Colleges and Universities.  He has been a frequent workshop presenter at both regional and national conferences of the Grant Professionals Association\, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy\, the Council for the Advancement of Support for Education\, the Jesuit Advancement Association\, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He has also served on the board of numerous not-for-profit organizations including Catholic Family Services and EarthDance
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/steps-to-formulate-a-realistic-budget-for-a-grant-proposal/
LOCATION:Network for Strong Communities\, 8050 Watson Rd. Ste 240\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance,Grant Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Network for Strong Communities":MAILTO:amy@nonprofitservices.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20151007T195404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151007T195404Z
UID:1532-1446109200-1446114600@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Central 4 Fundraiser$: Fall 2015 Update
DESCRIPTION:Any nonprofit professionals and interested volunteers are invited to this overview of the latest free resources and services for fundraisers available at St. Louis Public’s Central Library including:\n1)    recent Foundation Center and other subscription database upgrades providing information about grantmakers and/or potential individual donors\,\n2)    recommendations of  free research websites and online learning opportunities to help you keep up with trending mission\, finance and/or leadership issues affecting your requests for funds\, And\n3)    meet contact links with local professional groups working to improve  the sector\, including the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation\, NSC\, AFP\, CSPRC\, GPA\, NPML & YNPN.\nCoffee\, tea and light refreshments will be provided. Because the program will begin before Central Library is officially open to the public\, PREREGISTRATION for this FREE Event is required.  Call 314-539-0357 or register online at slplgfcnews.blogspot.com\n 
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/central-4-fundraiser-fall-2015-update/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Development,Evaluation and Outcomes,Finance,Fundraising,Grant Writing,Human Resources,Leadership,Marketing,Strategy,Volunteer
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150715T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20150706T195004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150706T195004Z
UID:1453-1436968800-1436976000@nscnow.org
SUMMARY:Nonprofit Financial Basics
DESCRIPTION:Nonprofit staff or board members who want to better understand 1) how to read financial statements\, 2) oversee best budgeting and cash management practices and 3) respond to current requirements for financial accountability are invited to this free session at Central Library led by Mary Kay Lofgren and Stacy Peter\, CPA managers in the Nonprofit Division at RubinBrown LLP. Cosponsored by NPML@UMSL.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/nonprofit-financial-basics/
LOCATION:Central Library SLPL\, 1301 Olive St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Kimberley Parks":MAILTO:kparks@slpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150512T160000
DTSTAMP:20260520T232547
CREATED:20150324T211115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150324T211115Z
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SUMMARY:IRS Conference for Small and Medium-Sized 501 (c)(3) Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Summit Lounge in the J.C. Penney Conference Center on the UMSL campus\n\nAs every 501(c)(3) organization knows\, IRS rules and regulations are stringent and require compliance on an ongoing basis if a nonprofit organization intends to maintain its 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status. Attend this special\, low-cost workshop to hear directly from the IRS about the benefits and responsibilities of tax exemption under 501 (c)(3)\, and actions that may jeopardize the exempt status of an organization.\nTopics will include: \n\nThe definition of unrelated business income\, including common examples and exceptions\, filing requirements and charitable gaming.\nClassification of workers and filing requirements for employees and independent contractors.\nAn overview of the Forms 990\, 990-EZ\, and 990-N (e-Postcard)\, including tips on recordkeeping and answers to frequently asked questions. Includes a presentation of resources and tools available to exempt organizations to help them file accurate\, error-free returns.\nAn overview of disclosures tax-exempt organizations are required to make.\n\nIn addition\, during the lunch hour\, the Missouri Attorney General’s Office will present an overview of state law regarding nonprofit\, tax-exempt organizations.\nThis class has been approved for 6.2 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit by The Missouri Bar. For more information\, visit The Missouri Bar website. \nTuition:\n$45 before May 1\, 2015\n$55 after May 1\, 2015\n$70 at the door – day of the event\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/irs-conference-for-small-and-medium-sized-501-c3-organizations/
LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Sise":MAILTO:sised@umsl.edu
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SUMMARY:Accounting for Non-Accountants: Understanding Basic Financial Information in a Nonprofit Organization
DESCRIPTION:Every organization has board or staff members that possess financial credentials and/or experience and are charged with the primary responsibility of reporting or managing the financial matters of the nonprofit. However\, board and staff members whose expertise is other than financial still need the ability to monitor the financial condition of the organization and be in a position to ask questions and determine if the organization has the resources to carry out its program goals and strategies. This is an introductory course in how to read Financial Statements for those who are not finance or accounting professionals.\nAttendees will learn:\n• What to look for when reading financial statements\n• Indicators of financial health as well as how to detect potential trouble spots\n• What is different about nonprofit financial statements\n• How to confidently ask questions of your accounting or finance professionals\nInstructor Kim Abel became Deputy Director of The Scholarship Foundation in February 2011 after joining the staff in 2001 as Associate Director. Prior to 13 years in nonprofit financial and business management\, Kim held a variety of management roles in small and large for-profit companies. She was Chief Financial Officer at Propper International and prior to that\, at Frank Spielberg Sales. She also worked for 18 years for Edison Brothers Stores\, rising to the position of Director of Accounting Information and Control/Manager of Internal Financial Reporting (Assistant Vice President). Kim’s bachelor’s degree is from William Woods University\, where she majored in accounting.\n2-5 p.m. Thursday\, March 26\, 2015\nCost: $ 25\nTo register\, click here.
URL:https://nscnow.org/event/accounting-for-non-accountants-understanding-basic-financial-information-in-a-nonprofit-organization/
LOCATION:402 J. C. Penney Conference Center (UM-St.Louis – North Campus)\, One University Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Finance
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