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There are so many important developments that nonprofits and small businesses need to be aware of to ensure their overall effectiveness.

RAFFA has provided a list of resources to help streamline some of these important messages. Our goal is to provide nonprofit and business leaders with knowledge that is critical to expanding their impact. By reducing the overall cost of acquiring critical knowledge and mobilizing resources that can fill key knowledge gaps, RAFFA strives to accelerate and simplify how nonprofit and business leaders acquire knowledge.

Please feel free to link our Resources section (http://www.raffa.com/resource/) to your website and help other organizations gain access to these valuable resources. We add new material regularly, so please check back often.

Keep abreast of important TAX news with our Online Tax Guide. Provides timely alerts and tax savvy tips for nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.

Find links to a wide range of existing high quality web resources and information portals. View a selection of presentations given by RAFFA professionals at various industry conferences and seminars.

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We are confident that the articles and announcements included in our e-Newsletter will become a valuable and respected source of information for your nonprofit organization or business. Each issue contains insightful and relevant articles about topics that affect the nonprofit or private sectors, as well as timely industry specific news. You may unsubscribe from email distribution at anytime.

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RAFFA Training Seminars


RAFFA also provides various educational and training opportunities for nonprofits throughout the year. These can be found on the EVENTS page.


Tax Essentials


Online Tax Guide from RAFFA P.C.
Financial Inventory Tool
1041_K-1_with_Instructions-2010.pdf
1065_K-1_with_Instructions-2010.pdf
1120-S_K-1_with_Instructions-2010.pdf

What A Board Member Needs to Know About the New 990

 

Links to Resources for Managing Nonprofits


DC Tax
Federal Reserve
Internal Revenue Service
Maryland Tax
Sarbanes Oxley
Social Security Administration
US Securities and Exchange Commission
Virginia Tax

Nonprofit Industry Resources


IKnow
BoardNet
Opportunity Knocks
The Foundation Center
The Council on Foundations
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Philanthropy Roundtable
NPower Greater DC Region
 

Volunteer Resources


BoardNet USA
Greater DC Cares
Network for Good
Volunteer Fairfax
Volunteer Match

Economic Downturn Summit


Managing the Economic Downturn (PPT)
Managing the Economic Downturn Resources

Georgetown University


Georgetown Net Impact Training- Nonprofit Board Governance (PPT)

Nonprofit Publications


Philanthropy Journal
The Chronical of Philanthropy
The Nonprofit Quarterly
Nonprofit Online News
Contributions Magazine
Greater Washington Society of Association Executives (ASAE)


Employee Benefit Plans

Value and Reporting Plan Investments


 
 

RAFFA 2011 Newsletters (click on date)

January 31, 2011
Time to Apply for the Catalogue for Philanthropy 2011!
Employer Health Costs Soar for 2011
Make Sure You Pay Over Payroll Taxes on Time
New Law Extends IRA Donation Tax Break for Donors Over 70
Health Savings Account Limits for 2011
Opportunity to Save More for Retirement
Struggling Firms Get a Second Chance
Take a Last Resort Stand on Layoffs

February 28, 2011
RAFFA NAMES A NEW PARTNER!
Why Accounting Outsourcing is a Smart Choice
IRS Zeroes In on Worker Classifications
New 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rules in Place
Not-for-Profit Fraud Risks and Remedies
Protect Your Business After an Emergency
Watch Out for Unexpected Tax on Loans to Your Corporation

March 31, 2011
Filing Tips: Still Time to Contribute to an IRA or SEP
Time You Gave Overqualified Applicants a Closer Look?
New Risk: Third Parties Can File Retaliation Charges
Facebook Firing Case Settled: What's It Mean to You?
Dividing Assets, and Tax Bills, in Divorce
Help Your Kids Build a Fortune With a Roth IRA
Grab Hold of Potential Opportunity at Trade Shows

April 29, 2011
And the Washington Post Award Winner Is . . .
Cat's Paw Ruling Adds Risk for Employers
Sleep Tight When Tax Records Are Secure
New IRS Guidance on Reporting of Employer Health Coverage
A Way to Increase Donor Confidence
Five Web Site Design Errors
Glean Critical Information From Departing Employees

May 31, 2011
Help Combat Cyber Attacks with These Steps
New Case Limits SOX Whistleblowers
Hiring Interns This Summer?
Risk of Discrimination Lawsuits Now Greater For U.S. employers
Tax Planning Strategies to Consider
Successful Strategies Create Successful Mergers
Limit the Impact of E-Mail in Court

June 27, 2011
IRS Revokes Tax-Exempt Status of 275,000 Organizations
Non-work or Work? When are Employees Owed Pay?
Evidence Mounts: Emotional Intelligence Can Predict Performance
Cloud Computing: Understand the Risks
Keep Partnerships On Course
Protect Your Building From a Terrorist Attack
Consider a SIMPLE IRA as a Retirement Plan Option

July 31, 2011
How to Write Effective Job Descriptions
Overweight Employees – Especially Women – Earn Less
Same-Sex Marriage Laws: Impact on Employers?
How to Leverage the Information You Own
Supreme Court Backs State Clampdown on Employers
Succession Planning: Essential for Every Organization
The Basics of UTMA Accounts
When Your Stock is Worth . . . Nothing
Write E-Mail Messages With Selling Power

August 31, 2011
One Organization's Open Door Policy
Turn Your Web Site into a Marketing Magnet
Demonstrate that Your Firm Won't Tolerate Harassment

September 30, 2011
Companies for Causes Adopts First Project!
Managing Nonprofit Finances In The Cloud
Get IRS Withholding Right Before You Come Up Short
IRS Guidance: How to Get Tax-Free Treatment of Cell Phones
Managing Capital Gains Taxes
Keep Your Company Safe From Employee Thieves
Don't Sink Profitable Ideas

October 28, 2011
Mitigating Risks of Using Tablet Computers
Navigating Foreign Transactions for Nonprofits
IRS and Social Security Set to Increase Benefits for 2012
New Guidance is Issued on Employee Whistleblower Investigations
When Fundraising Becomes Fraudulent
Using Dual Monitors Saves Paper and Time
Meal Deductions: Tax Rest for the Weary

November 30, 2011
Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Individuals
New DOL Retirement Plan Disclosure Requirements
Investment Moves to Consider Before December 31
Year-End Business Tax Strategies: Juggle Income and Outlays
New Law Expands Credit for Hiring Military Veterans
Tax-Saving Depreciation Moves for Businesses Before December 31
Another Look at the Marriage Penalty
Claim Tax-Saving Gain Exclusion For Sale of Land Next to Your House
Analyze Customer Reports For Maximum Profit Potential

December 29, 2011
Best Holiday Wishes
New DC Nonprofit Corporation Act
IRS and Social Security Set to Increase Benefits for 2012
When Laws Don't Keep Up with Technology
Estate Planning: Take this Important Step NOW
Pay Attention When They Say 'Don't Call'
Penetrating the B2B Media
Examine Backgrounds Before You Hire

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