So you want to start a new nonprofit. Great! Now how do you pay for it? Starting and operating a new organization is not easy… or cheap. And, how do you convince people to give to an organization that doesn’t…
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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…
The IRS has all sorts of rules about what your nonprofit can and can’t do and still maintain 501(c)(3), tax-exempt status. In this article, we’re focusing on the rules concerning the who. Specifically, who can and can’t fulfill certain roles…
In working with thousands of nonprofit startups over the years, one of the most frequent challenges we face when working with clients is conflict-of-interest concerns. New 501(c)(3) organizations are particularly vulnerable to this for a number of reasons, chief among…
The following is a guest post from DNL OmniMedia. Starting a nonprofit requires establishing your mission, determining your organization’s structure, ensuring you have the necessary resources to operate, and filing important legal compliances. You will also need to determine what…
When you start a charitable organization, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is selecting your board of directors. Your board is legally responsible for governance, fiduciary, and strategic oversight of your nonprofit corporation. This usually includes ratification of your initial bylaws, as well as overseeing…
Your nonprofit is up and running. Now there’s more work to be done than you can do yourself, or than your board of directors or employees have time to do. What next? You need to find some help. It may…
Whether you’re just starting out in the nonprofit world or your organization has been around for decades, you know that your nonprofit’s employees are the ones who keep your mission moving forward.
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.