Noncompliance. As the word suggests, noncompliance is the opposite of compliance. But what does noncompliance mean as it relates to your nonprofit? More important still, what is the true cost of noncompliance? If you have been a client or follower of Foundation Group for any length of time, you have heard us hounding you to [...]
The Challenges of Expanding Your Nonprofit
One of the most challenging situations your nonprofit organization can face is the need to expand. It is also an exciting challenge. Compared with the alternative of diminishing effectiveness and shrinking support, growth is a good thing. At least it means (usually) that your programs are having a positive impact and people are motivated about [...]
Charitable Solicitations – Time to Get Compliant!
Charitable Solicitations Registration. “Never heard of it,” you say. Well, you are not alone. As astounding as it may seem, estimates of noncompliance range from 85-95% of charities and nonprofits nationwide. This level of noncompliance has persisted primarily because of 2 reasons: 1) lack of communication between state agencies and 2) grace. But, the times…they [...]
States Inflicting Form 990 Pain on Small Nonprofits
Posted on July 12, 2012 by Greg McRay in Commentary, Education, Hot Topics, Managing a Nonprofit
If you had told me three years ago that state-level compliance for nonprofits would someday become more of an issue than dealing with Uncle Sam, I would have been quite skeptical. If you had told me that it would happen by 2012, I might have laughed it off completely. More difficult than dealing with the [...]