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When do Nonprofits Need to File Form 990 in 2020

Most people have Tax Day earmarked in their minds like a birthday or federal holiday (typically it's April 15, although with the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic the IRS pushed the due date for filing income taxes back to July 15, 2020). Nonprofit…
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Be a Better Board: Training on 10 Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards

While many nonprofit operations have shifted in some way or another during COVID-19, organizations do need to prep for a post-pandemic world. An ad hoc approach or reliance on what worked in the past may no longer be a strategic path forward. I…
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Doctor Directive: Place Important Estate Planning Documents on File

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Back before COVID-19 made its way to Iowa I had an appointment at the University of Iowa Hospital. Don't worry, it was nothing serious. Beyond the facility, technology, and the clearly talented health care providers, what impressed me most was…
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Pop Quiz: How Much do you know about this Important Estate Planning Document?

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Take a break from whatever you're doing for entertainment during these socially distant days to test your knowledge on how much you know about health care power of attorney—a particularly important estate planning document. Because I've never…

Health Care Power of Attorney: What it is & Why you Need it

Right now health and safety are top of mind for most of us due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Because of the potential medical implications of the virus, it's incredibly important to consider who you trust to make important health care decisions…
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3 Ideas for How to Help Nonprofits During COVID-19

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Consequences from COVID-19 including skyrocketing unemployment, mental health concerns, and general basic supply scarcity has meant an increased demand for services from nonprofits in a multitude of sectors. I've seen a number of successful…