There are 156 million unchurched people in the U.S., and nearly half of that population is open to being invited to church. If you’re interested in reaching these people by starting a church, you must plan the logistics of your…
Foundation Group is proud to announce the opening of Compass Charitable Partners, a new fiscal sponsorship 501(c)(3) solution for those needing this unique structure.
While your church’s main focus is its ministry, orderly finances are necessary for any organization to operate effectively. The best way to set your church up for success is by wisely allocating your resources, communicating financial transparency, and meeting legal…
It’s been a few years since we last published an article about your nonprofit website, but we field questions from clients about this subject on a weekly basis. And, in the time since that 2009 post, our wired world has…
40 states, plus Washington DC, require 501(c)(3) nonprofits to register prior to soliciting donations. And, since most states now consider all forms of revenue generation by your nonprofit to be a solicitation, you simply must be aware of what is…
Maintaining timely and accurate financial records is one of the most important responsibilities facing every nonprofit organization. But doing it right is time-consuming, and the rules are complicated.
IRS Form 990, the full-length version, is arguably the most detailed tax return the average person is likely to encounter. While there are certainly IRS tax forms that are equally complex, most are used for very targeted situations, not for…
Sometimes, those operating a charitable activity do not wish to fully formalize what they’re doing into an actual 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. The reasons for this vary, but often the services of a fiscal sponsor is needed. Properly setup, fiscal sponsorships…
Founder’s syndrome. It affects nonprofits and for-profits alike. And it can be crippling to any organization, regardless of the form it takes. Understanding what it is and how to avoid it, or fix it, is crucial to the future of…
Risk is relative. For some people, jumping out of an airplane is a typical weekend adventure. For others, driving 5 miles per hour over the speed limit makes your pulse quicken and beads of sweat break out on your forehead. …