Sometimes we get a question about which we haven't a clue. This one seemed a good opportunity to ask our readers to share their expertise.

Michael Hobson of SundayFriends.org asks:

"Thanks so much for your column. I read it avidly every time. I also recommend it to every Board member and my ED.

The subject of in-kind donations and volunteer labor evaluation came up recently. We talked about how, or even if, we could reflect the value of thousands of hours of volunteerism on our P&L. I know that in-kind donations can be included in the P&L as long as they are off-set as both income and expense. But can the same be done for volunteer hours?"

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