[OMS_MANAGERS] Debit/Credit Cards

Wed Dec 19 16:09:10 PST 2018

What’s up, Ariel?

We just updated our financial policies a couple months ago. We had a sticky situation following poor financial management during an event that caused some stress for our organization. These financial policies were made to prevent this situation from happening again. I have attached them. We wanted something simple and effective. It is working so far.

We have also been talking about credit cards vs. debit cards. Our Treasurer wants us to move away from debit cards and use credit cards more often because credit cards provide better protection against fraudulent use. Also, only a few people need a BDA credit card. Me, the Board Chair, and maybe the Treasurer.

Kevin Teater
Executive Director
Beaverton Downtown Association
12625 SW Broadway Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
 <mailto:kevin at downtownbeaverton.org> kevin at downtownbeaverton.org
(503)332-5419

From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> On Behalf Of Ariel Kane RARE Participant
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] Debit/Credit Cards

Katie, would love that! As far as I understand, they don't have /any/ policies. So having information about financial policies would be great to share with them. Could you share the name of the workbook? There's a couple of books on financial success and budgeting for NPOs available for free from Ford Family Select Books <https://www.tfff.org/select-books/browse/community/all> , but I haven't had anyone recommend those particular books yet. 

On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 3:50 PM Darin Rutledge <darin at downtownklamathfalls.org <mailto:darin at downtownklamathfalls.org> > wrote:

Yes! That would be great!

On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 3:37 PM HENRY Katie * OPRD <Katie.Henry at oregon.gov <mailto:Katie.Henry at oregon.gov> > wrote:

Hi All, 

Speaking of financial policies, I attended a conference of sorts here in Salem last month that was geared towards non-profit board members. I ended up purchasing a workbook that has worksheets and examples to help nonprofits formulate essential financial policies. I was planning on bringing it to the network meeting in January to show folks who are interested but if anyone wants to learn more about it or wants copies of some of the worksheets to help your board create financial policies, feel free to email or call me. 

Best,

Katie

Katie Henry

Heritage Outreach Specialist

Oregon Heritage

Oregon Main Street

Oregon State Historic Preservation Office 

(503) 986-0671

725 Summer St NE, Ste C - Salem, OR 97301

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The Dallas Downtown Association has debit cards.  We do not expect people to use their own money to pay for expenses of the DDA and than be reimbursed.  The debit cards are limited to people authorized to make expenditures.  Any major expenditures need to be approved by the board. There should have a financial policy in place outlining the details.

Eddie Nelson

Treasurer

DDA

On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, 2:21:12 PM PST, Ariel Kane RARE Participant <coordinator.goldbeachmainstreet at gmail.com <mailto:coordinator.goldbeachmainstreet at gmail.com> > wrote: 

The board of GBMS is wondering if other organizations use debit/credit cards. Are there legal concerns that they should be aware of?

Best, 

Ariel

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