Treasurer handbook pdf

There are very few resources on how to learn to be a good board member; this book is at the top of the list as a resource. Each of its 16 chapters covers a different challenge facing board members. Many potential board members would not know that charitable organizations that report to the public account on an accrual basis; this is significantly different than reporting on the cash basis. As discussed in Chapter 4, a well-run charity operates on a budget that has been put together by management and presented to the board.

The board needs to know enough about the internal workings of the organization and its outreach in order to review a proposed budget. Best practices require prior review of a budget and a resolution at a board meeting approving the same before its implementation. Budget review and approval is a major responsibility of a board member.

Likewise, the use of funds must be tracked and accounted for. Chapter 10 talks about the role and selection of outside accountants, which is critically important. Accounting mistakes can be expensive, and will impede the pursuit of excellence by the organization. In addition, as noted in the book, well-written contracts can prevent legal and publicity disasters. Likewise, there are special purpose gifts, as well as those made in the form of an endowment; each of these carries both an accounting and a legal significance.

Chapter 13 of the book deals with these problematic issues in a succinct and direct manner. One part of the regulations governing the operation of charitable organizations is a limitation on lobbying and business activities.

I was particularly pleased with those portions of the book that dealt with donor substantiation and the problems of non-cash items. Charities have an obligation to require certain provisions in certain circumstances in order for taxpayers to take a qualified deduction. The failure to properly handle any such transaction can create tax liability on both the donor and the donee. Board service is a wonderful way to give back to the community. The criteria for volunteering for board service is, first, to be comfortable with the mission of the organization; second, to understand its culture, its management, its funding, and its resources.

Time, treasure, and talent are no longer enough. Board members must understand the culture they are entering and how to navigate within the boundaries of the law and best practices to be an asset to the organization. I recommend it. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube. By Errol Copilevitz, JD. Get Copyright Permission. Howard Levy has done a great service to both the nonprofit community and to those who serve it.

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