In today's environment, the pressure on tax-exempt organizations to comply with the tax rules is greater than ever. In this live webinar, you will learn the difference between nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, how an organization qualifies for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, how to distinguish between private foundation and public charities, how to understand the benefits of public charity status and how to avoid activities that can jeopar...

Most nonprofit organizations are required to present expenses in the statement of functional expenses for reporting purposes. This includes the functional allocation of expenses between program, administrative and fundraising. On the surface this appears to be a relatively simple requirement, but proves to be a challenge faced by the industry. Understanding the GAAP and IRS Form 990 requirements, the current focus of standard-setters, challen...

Most nonprofit organizations are required to present expenses in the statement of functional expenses for reporting purposes. This includes the functional allocation of expenses between program, administrative and fundraising. On the surface this appears to be a relatively simple requirement, but proves to be a challenge faced by the industry. Understanding the GAAP and IRS Form 990 requirements, the current focus of standard-setters, challen...

In an age of social media and a 24-hour news cycle, failing to pay attention to media relations can be a costly error. Even small town communities and the public officials that lead those communities must be prepared for potential high profile crisis situations and challenges, and the barrage of media coverage that will often ensue. The only way to survive is through strategic communications planning and preparation. This live webinar will hel...

As the regulatory requirements for storm water management continue to put financial pressure on municipal governments, more and more communities are either required to implement a storm water program or improve their existing program to meet NPDES MS4 storm water permit requirements and capital needs for asset renewal and upgrades. In particular, implementation of a storm water utility and establishing a sustainable approach for funding the s...

Analytics is a science used by the leading corporations across the globe for understanding customer behavior, prioritizing sales teams, and bringing efficiency to business processes. The leading nonprofits use analytics to understand their donor universe, identify prospects, segment direct marketing, and provide timely, actionable decision support. In this live webinar, Joshua Birkholz will unpack the application of data science to nonprofit...

Problems with well performance are usually preventable, often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This live webinar will discuss the key factors affecting well performance including well design, initial screen development, biological and mechanical plugging, and well rehabilitation methods. An asset management based approach is described...

This live webinar will review some key guidelines from sections of U.S. EPA, American Water Works Association, and the Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research University of Southern California. Water purveyors are responsible for the delivery of safe water to their customers. Cross connection control is recognized as an essential element in maintaining the integrity of the distribution system. Agenda Highlights of the S...

'Understanding the Development Approval Process' is a coherent and concise program that will lead you through the essential steps that need to be taken in preparing for and completing the approval process for the development of land with county and municipal authorities, permitting authorities, surrounding property owners and other interest groups. This live webinar will explain the pre application analysis and preparation which is necessary f...

Although roundabouts have proven safety and operational benefits, proper planning and engineering design is essential for roundabouts to function correctly. This live webinar is your opportunity to better understand modern roundabouts and their installation, learn specific design skills and current practices, and apply roundabout design principles to projects in your region. This live webinar will emphasize both basic and advanced roundabout p...