Tonight’s title match: In the red corner, numbering 948,954, representing over half of all 501(c)(3) organizations, are public charities. And in the blue corner, numbering 108,594, having increased 54% since 1998, are the 501(c)(3)s known as private foundations. Both competitors bring a long and varied history into the ring. Though greatly outnumbered by public charities, [...]
Five Considerations When Starting A Nonprofit in a Tough Economy
In this tough economy, nonprofit organizations are needed more now than ever. More and more people are finding themselves in difficult circumstances and, according to all available evidence, it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Despite all the assurances of government, it simply isn’t possible for government to keep up with the need. [...]
Starting a Nonprofit in a Bad Economy
Sounds like scary stuff, doesn’t it? The decision to start a nonprofit organization is difficult in the best of circumstances. But in a downright frightening economic climate, does it make any sense at all? Some experts are predicting that this economy may doom up to 100,000 existing charities this year. Could you possibly pick a [...]
