Through our membership affiliation with the BDO Alliance USA, Lumsden McCormick has posted the most recent issue of the Nonprofit Standard.  The Nonprofit Standard is published by the Institute for Nonprofit Excellence Practice; it provides news and insights for nonprofit industry executives. The topics covered in this issue include:

Current Trends in the Nonprofit Sector, pg. 1

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Offers Key Lessons for Nonprofit Fundraising Models, pg. 4

#Nonprofits #SocialMedia and #Taxes: Is Your Organization Protected? pg. 5

Donate Now! Does This Link on Your Charity’s Website Require You to Register and File Annually in Various States? pg. 6

The Leadership Quandary: Competition for Talent and Constraints on Executive Pay
Will Challenge All Nonprofits… Especially Healthcare Providers pg. 8

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) Issues New Report on Exempt Organizations’ Payroll Tax Noncompliance pg. 9

Charity Auctions: Reporting and Tax Rules pg. 10

Decision Process Regarding Office Space for Nonprofits pg. 11

America Gives More Act: Is Philanthropic Increase Enough By Itself? pg. 12

Council on Financial Assistance Reform Releases New FAQ Document on Uniform Guidance pg. 13

BDO Professionals in the News pg. 13

Other Items to Note pg. 14

Nonprofit Facts: Did you know... pg. 14

The complete 16-page document is available on our website.

For more information on the topics addressed in this issue of the Nonprofit Standard contact Donna M. Gonser.