RESOURCES

Because non-profit organizations are complex, managing a non-profit can be a challenge. Fortunately, there is a wealth of resources that can help your organization achieve its mission. Below are some web-based resources that provide excellent information about non-profit financial management.

The Internal Revenue Service provides information about starting and running a non-profit organization including helpful information about the annual Form 990 and the tax on unrelated business income.
http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html

The State of Washington posts a publication with information about the personal property tax exemption for non-profit organizations as well as the exemption on B&O tax for periodic fund-raising activities.
http://dor.wa.gov/content/doingbusiness/

Idealist.org is a great site to list volunteer and paid job opportunities. It also hosts a wide range of FAQs that cover all aspects of managing a non-profit organization.
http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/Nonprofit/Home/default?sid=

The National Center for Charitable Statistics, based in Washington DC, posts a sample chart of accounts designed to coordinate with other standard reporting formats including the IRS Form 990. Several file formats are available including a QuickBooks compatible file.
http://nccs.urban.org/projects/ucoa.cfm

The Alliance for Nonprofit Management, also based in Washington DC, posts FAQs regarding financial management in non-profit organizations.
http://www.allianceonline.org/FAQ/financial_management

Intuit QuickBooks provides user-forums on a broad range of topics including questions specifically about non-profit use of the QuickBooks accounting software. You can post your QuickBooks questions and receive responses from other QuickBooks users.
http://www.quickbooksgroup.com/