2014-05-30T12:34:00-07:00 2013-09-30 Cocuy Burns & Co PA 12400 South Shore Boulevard Wellington FL 33414 990 2012-10-01 263189428 NONPROFITS FIRST INC NONP 5612147435 2300 HIGH RIDGE ROAD BOYNTON BEACH FL 33426 JESSICA CECERE 2014-05-30 true Juan Cocuy P00182842 5617931927 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z 1934741 false false X www.nonprofitsfirst.org X 2008 FL To assist nonprofit organizations in maximizing their capacity to deliver services through certification, leadership development, education, and management services. 14 12 28 28 0 1616323 1486311 477220 446754 -7286 1676 2000 0 2088257 1934741 0 0 1633129 1605052 0 0 534624 848896 2167753 2453948 -79496 -519207 651606 278095 40159 185855 611447 92240 X To assist nonprofit organizations in maximizing their capacity to deliver services through certification, leadership development, education, and management services. false false 1227938 Information technology services are critical to the success of our partner nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits First offers affordable information management and technology support to over 30 nonprofits, creating opportunities and efficiencies for them to maximize their potential in serving thousands of clients. Financial Management services assist nonprofit organizations in improving their accounting structure, systems and procedures, creating board financials, and training staff. Financial Management services were provided to 10 plus organizations in 2012 helping them to improve their organizations internal capacity and overall financial sustainability. 442361 Education on core and emerging topics in the nonprofit field are offered through regularly scheduled classes and workshops. In 2012, Nonprofits First delivered 49 classes and workshops to over 682 nonprofit professionals. Our half-day and full-day workshops provide professionals with cost-effective opportunities to deepen and strengthen their knowledge and skills. Many of our workshops relate to and support the Nonprofits First Certification process, and all trainings advance the use of best practices. 96% of respondents report they gained new learning on the initial survey and 86% of respondents report they were applying that knowledge in the workplace 3 months later. Rising Leaders is a program for the nonprofit sectors current and emerging professionals. Rising Leaders participants become more skilled in their use of personal power; in creating, communicating, and sustaining a vision for their organization; and in diagnosing and taking steps to address major leadership and organizational challenges. In addition to participating in monthly education and retreat modules over a nine-month period, Rising Leaders have the opportunity to serve their community through service learning projects. 98% of Rising Leaders report learning new knowledge or skills in initial surveys, 92.8% of Rising Leaders' graduates report applying their knowledge to the workplace 3 months later and 75% of Rising Leaders' Supervisors report observing graduates apply new knowledge or skills in the workplace 3 months later 240500 Certification designed to strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations. Achieving Certification allows a nonprofit organization to overcome administrative challenges, identify financial trends, and demonstrate accountability to funders and other stakeholders. The Certification process is based on a unified set of administrative standards meeting core federal, state, and local government, and funder requirements. These requirements include mandatory laws and regulationsin the areas of administration, board governance, human resources and volunteer management, risk management, and financial management. Compliance with standards is verified by subject matter experts in each area, offering third party confirmation of an organizations commitment to management excellence. 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The Organization has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10-25, which requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Organization does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions requiring recognition and disclosure. PART I, LINE 1 NONPROFITS FIRST WAS ESTABLISHED TO STRENGTHEN THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL CAPACITY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. OUR EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVES, CONSULTANTS AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TO HELP AGENCIES ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF SUCCESS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available UPON REQUEST AT THE OFFICE LOCATED AT 2300 HIGH RIDGE ROAD #132, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA 33426. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD BASED ON CURRENT MARKET DATA AFTER IN-DEPTH REVIEWS AND ANALYSIS BY THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION. COMPARABILITY DATA IS REVIEWED AND ANALYZED AND THE DECISION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts STAFF, CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN UPON STARTING SERVICE OR UPON CONTRACTING WITH NONPROFITS FIRST. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESIGNS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EACH YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process COMPLETE FORM 990 RETURN WITH ATTACHED SCHEDULES ARE DELIVERED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Information technology services are critical to the success of our partner nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits First offers affordable information management and technology support to over 30 nonprofits, creating opportunities and efficiencies for them to maximize their potential in serving thousands of clients. Financial Management services assist nonprofit organizations in improving their accounting structure, systems and procedures, creating board financials, and training staff. Financial Management services were provided to 10 plus organizations in 2012 helping them to improve their organizations internal capacity and overall financial sustainability. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Human Resources Management Services: provides a full spectrum of services to complement or stand in for a nonprofit's Human Resources capacity. Support is provided in Recruitment, Policy and Procedure Development and Management, Compensation Analysis, Performance Management, and Benefits Consultation. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Education on core and emerging topics in the nonprofit field are offered through regularly scheduled classes and workshops. In 2012, Nonprofits First delivered 49 classes and workshops to over 682 nonprofit professionals. Our half-day and full-day workshops provide professionals with cost-effective opportunities to deepen and strengthen their knowledge and skills. Many of our workshops relate to and support the Nonprofits First Certification process, and all trainings advance the use of best practices. 96% of respondents report they gained new learning on the initial survey and 86% of respondents report they were applying that knowledge in the workplace 3 months later. Rising Leaders is a program for the nonprofit sectors current and emerging professionals. Rising Leaders participants become more skilled in their use of personal power; in creating, communicating, and sustaining a vision for their organization; and in diagnosing and taking steps to address major leadership and organizational challenges. In addition to participating in monthly education and retreat modules over a nine-month period, Rising Leaders have the opportunity to serve their community through service learning projects. 98% of Rising Leaders report learning new knowledge or skills in initial surveys, 92.8% of Rising Leaders' graduates report applying their knowledge to the workplace 3 months later and 75% of Rising Leaders' Supervisors report observing graduates apply new knowledge or skills in the workplace 3 months later