A public relations disaster can bring any organization to it’s knees, and nowhere is this more true than not-for-profits. A critical component of surviving negative attention is responding to it in a thoughtful and timely way. One of the best ways to achieve this is to have a fully-developed crisis communication plan.
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Part 2 of a 2 Part Series – Read Part 1 Here
In the first part of this blog series, we looked at some of the reasons for changes in charitable giving trends. In this part, we’ll look at how non-profits should approach fundraising.
For not-for-profit organizations, fundraising is a way of life. It is vital part of fulfilling their mission and serving their constituency. Over the past few years, fundraising has changed appreciably and non-profits have been forced to find new/better/smarter ways of doing things.
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If you manage a not-for-profit, you know you’re always trying to do more with less. You keep a tight budget and splurging on luxuries is out of the question. When it comes to software, there are a lot of great solutions that are free (or deeply discounted) for nonprofits. read more…
Zinner & Co. is pleased to continue its support and sponsorship of the Magic of LightsTM, being held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio from November 25, 2020 through January 2, 2021 between the hours of 5:30 and 10 p.m.
Magic of LightsTM is a yearly tradition for many Northeast Ohio families, who marvel at 
thousands of decorative displays and interactive holiday lights.
The event is a dazzling, drive-through holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations.
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Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and donors, including Zinner & Co., the 2020 Virtual Race for the Place raised $352,155!
The Race is The Gathering Place’s largest annual fundraising event.
All of the money raised through the Race for the Place will help to ensure The Gathering Place is able to continue to offer programs and services free of charge.
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Zinner & Co. is pleased to sponsor and support our long-time client, The Cleveland Play House, and their 20th Annual Festival of Trees.
The Festival is located in the Allen Theatre Lobby and features over 30 holiday trees decorated and sponsored by leading artists, designers and community organizations. In addition to the tree displays, the festival will feature live choral performances and free photos with Santa.
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Zinner & Co. is pleased to continue its support and sponsorship of the Magic of LightsTM, being held at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea, Ohio from November 27, 2019 through January 4, 2020.
Magic of LightsTM has become a yearly tradition for many Northeast Ohio families who marvel at thousands of decorative displays and interactive holiday lights. There are also fun activities for all ages, such as the Jolly Holiday Village, which is an exciting experience where guests can exit their cars to take photos with Santa, decorate snowmen, watch classic holiday movies, play games, enjoy hot chocolate and other seasonal treats, and much more!
For over 7 years, Zinner & Co. has committed to support the mission of client, Michelle’s Wish Foundation. 
As part of its quarterly commitment to support the local community through charitable giving, Zinner & Co. employees will be donating cash and non-perishable food items to the Foundation’s 2019 “Thanksgiving Baskets” Project. Donations will be used to distribute food baskets to local families in need. read more…
For over 6 years, Zinner & Co. has committed its support to the mission of one of our clients, Michelle’s Wish Foundation.
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If you are an Ohio employer, there is an important payroll update you need to act on before your next pay cycle. The Ohio Department of Taxation has issued new withholding tables that apply to all payrolls with a period ending on or after Aug. 1, 2026. These updated...
Zinner & Co. is proud to announce that this year marks the firm’s 15-year Anniversary as a TIAG® member.TIAG®, a division of TAG Alliances®, is an international alliance of independent accounting firms. With more than 110 firms in over 70 countries, TIAG and TAG...
School may just be getting out for most kids, but it is never too early to think about saving money on back-to-school items. The Ohio Department of Taxation recently announced the Ohio sales tax holiday is back, and with back-to-school season just around the corner,...
On Jan. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly tightened the rules on the tax deductibility of employer-provided meals. If your business has historically relied on deductions for meals and food-related benefits, these changes require immediate...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool to help importers and customs brokers claim tariff refunds following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. If your business paid IEEPA tariffs in...
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