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Coinpanda Review: The Ultimate Crypto Tax Software for Crypto Traders
During a board meeting, many years ago, an influential and highly respected trustee declared, “What we need is more endowment. We ought to have a $20 million endowment campaign.” Being a trustee of influence and affluence, all heads nodded in agreement with him. Hearing that declaration made with no justification, and no warning, I was …
Introduction In the world of cryptocurrency, managing taxes can be a complex and time-consuming task. With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies, investors are seeking reliable solutions to track their transactions and ensure compliance with tax regulations. CoinLedger is an intuitive crypto tax software that aims to simplify the process of transaction tracking and tax reporting …
Cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular recently, with millions worldwide investing in digital assets. However, as the popularity of crypto grows, so does the need for proper accounting practices, which is where a crypto accountant comes in.  This comprehensive guide will dive into the role of a crypto accountant, the importance of accounting for cryptocurrency, and …

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I’m not enough of a philosopher or debater to extend the discussion of ethics much beyond the development arena, so I’ll address the concept in that context; and, even though it sounds as if I’m making statements of fact, I acknowledge that these are my opinions and that not everyone would agree with me. The …
Last month I defined Planned Giving. Why have a Program? I’ve got a few reasons. Build lifetime relationships. When a donor tells you they’ve put you in their estate or retirement plan, you’ve got the rest of their life to thank them. And you should take every opportunity. Draw them close to your work by …
How to Develop a Fruitful Nonprofit Fundraising Plan on Island A Reader wrote: “Even after 18 years in development, and earning the CFRE credential, I still have a hard time making the mental adjustment from thinking about our clients’ and organization’s needs to thinking about the needs of the donor. And it’s a totally foreign …
Grant proposals should go through a five-step writing process: •  Plan: Think through your proposal section. •  Organize: Use the grant guidelines as your outlining format. •  Write: Write in a free-flowing manner. •  Examine: Step back from your writing; review it later; then, let others review it. •  Revise: Emphasize clarity, conciseness, correctness, and persuasiveness. I already have discussed …
Not All of a Development Officer’s Knowledge is Portable The following is an excerpt from a listserve discussion regarding the ethics of donor confidentiality: I can’t imagine someone saying, while they’re being interviewed for a development position, “Well, I know Mr./Ms. Gotbucks, but I can’t make the initial contact with him/her if you hire me …
In my last post (on Dec. 6) I outlined the first four sections to be included in a grant proposal to a private or corporate foundation: the Cover Letter, Executive Summary, Contact Information, and General Organization Overview. This month’s post will continue with the three additional sections to include in these grant proposals: Program Description …
We are often cautioned: “Don’t discuss religion and politics.” But why not? They’re a pretty big part of our total being, our livelihood and our spiritual lives !! The “politics” thing, however, does have me walking with some care on what is often a rocky and sometimes perilous path – in these days of political …