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How To Improve Transparency in Your Nonprofit’s Operations

How To Improve Transparency in Your Nonprofit’s Operations

Transparency is about more than complying with laws. It’s about empowerment. When nonprofits are open about their operations, they garner more than public trust. They gain stronger partnerships, sustainable fundraising, and a more engaged community. From fundraising to hiring, many…

This guide explores the basics of 501(c)(3) churches and why they should apply for tax-exempt status.

Does a Church Need 501(c)(3) Status? A Guide to IRS Rules

If you’re well-versed in the basics of 501(c)(3) organizations, you know that 501(c)(3) status requires an organization to have an IRS-determined charitable purpose. One category of qualifying charitable purposes that these organizations can hold is religious. But there is a…

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Form 990: The Public Window Into Your Nonprofit

There are lots of reasons why your nonprofit’s annual IRS Form 990 is critically important. Chief among those reasons is that it is legally required that your organization file one each year. But another important consideration is the public transparency…

Top 10 Form 990 Audit Triggers No One Told You About

Top 10 Form 990 Audit Triggers No One Told You About

Timely and accurate filing of Form 990 is essential to the ongoing success of your nonprofit. We often run into the false notion that since it is a nonprofit filing the return, that the IRS really doesn’t pay that much…

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Starting a Nonprofit? Do These 5 Things First!

Starting a nonprofit is not for the faint-of-heart.  Starting any kind of new business is a brave venture that requires strategic thinking, bold determination, hard work, and broad shoulders.  Simply put, it’s not for everyone. But for those with the…

The Legalities of Text Donations: Compliance and Regulations

The Legalities of Text Donations: Compliance and Regulations

By accepting text donations, your nonprofit can open up a reliable and lucrative revenue stream to power its mission. However, as with most areas of nonprofit fundraising and finance, there are some rules you must follow.

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