Most of the attention around Form 990 goes to May 15, because that’s when calendar-year nonprofits file. Organizations that run on a July 1 through June 30 fiscal year work on a different clock, and theirs comes due in November,…
This article was provided by Mogli. With 82% of consumers opening their texts within five minutes, it’s no wonder that more and more nonprofits are turning to SMS to improve their marketing and engagement efforts. More urgent than emails and…
Your nonprofit organization has received donations. Fantastic news! But… do you need to concern yourself with the state’s fundraising registration process? You see words like charitable solicitation, but what does that mean? What actions give rise to a nonprofit needing…
One of the things that you learn quickly when starting and operating a 501(c)(3) organization is that you have to handle money wisely. A nonprofit is no different than any other business in that you must make ends meet. Otherwise,…
Over the course of our many years in business, we have found the public support test to be among the least understood topics by nonprofits, especially smaller organizations. But, it is absolutely critical to understand how it works, lest your nonprofit…
This article was provided by Kanopi Studios. Securing institutional funding is rarely a simple process. In fact, finding and winning the right grants is often one of the most significant challenges for both new nonprofit startups and established organizations. What…
The system for registering to solicit contributions isn’t the easiest to understand. Even if it’s only one state you are endeavoring to comply with, the expectations aren’t that easy to follow. When it’s a multi-state registration your nonprofit is facing,…
Nonprofit organizations thrive on the dedication and commitment of their board members. However, as much as we hope for a gloriously harmonious experience, conflicts may arise, and difficult board members can present challenges. In this article, we will discuss how…
Mixing business and charity seems like it’s all the rage. Done well, it can be an effective way to both further the mission and raise financial support. In this post, we’re going to explore examples of each.
Some days, there are pieces of mail you really wish you didn’t receive. Bills, late notices, warranty expirations, or recalls on your car are all examples of items we’d rather not get. But one piece of mail you really don’t…