I'm hearing the phrase 'best evidence' thrown around a bit today. Let's have a brief chat about what that actually means. It doesn't meant that this is the best proof of something. It means that the original document has been destroyed and that this is the best, most reliable copy or version of it that's […]
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So you've made provisions for your pet in your will. Isn't that enough? Nope. First, to be effective, the will has to be probated. That can take weeks or months. Until then, your pets are in danger. They could end up dumped at a shelter. Second, the will doesn't provide immediate funds to care for your […]
Here's how you should think about EVIDENCE: 1. Is it relevant? Does it make one set of facts more or less likely to be true? 2. Is it UNFAIRLY prejudicial? (Note "unfairly". All decent evidence is prejudicial one way or another. It is unfairly prejudicial if the prejudice outweighs the probative value.) 3. Is it […]
So look. You hear "due process" bandied about a lot by lawyers who think you'll get all bent out of shape because due process is being violated. It's the story, right? But it's fake.
Should you pay people who work in your organization? Absolutely. While your group may start off as an all-volunteer effort, at some point you're going to need to bring on paid staff -- at least part time! -- in order to grow. And there's nothing wrong with paying competitive wages. You'll attract more talent -- […]
Allocating salaries and wages to programs whenever possible is the true cornerstone of nonprofit accounting. First, it gives you a truer picture of just what it costs to make certain services available. The more granular you can get, the better decisions you can make. Second, fair or not, your nonprofit will often be judged by […]
Can we pay our Board members? Sure, if they work in the organization in some capacity! For example, if the Vice President is also the Executive Director, it's probably appropriate to pay the VP for working as the ED. If they're just Board members attending monthly meetings, probably not (although you can reimburse them for […]
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