We’ve talked in the past about 501(c)(3) charitable purposes…what they are and how they’re defined. Today, we’re going to start a series where we spend a little more time exploring each of the categories and looking at the types of…
If you’re passionate about a cause, you’re likely eager to take action and make a difference. While there are seemingly endless ways you could go about this, starting a private foundation might be the solution. Although launching your own organization…
Foundation Group works with thousands of nonprofits each year, so we get the opportunity to deal with many complex issues. Few are as complicated and confusing as copyright and royalty questions. The goal of this post is to give you…
With nearly 70% of employed adults in the United States working in the for-profit world, nonprofits like yours need to have a strong hiring approach in order to keep up. Competing with businesses to attract candidates to your nonprofit organization…
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,…
Here’s a factoid you’ve probably heard before: The majority of small business startups fail within the first 5 years. Sadly, the same is true for nonprofits. There are a multitude of factors that come into play that help to determine…
To fulfill a church’s mission, its leaders are tasked with administrative duties, such as managing staff and overseeing the bookkeeping process. That’s why volunteer roles are crucial to propel other church initiatives forward—volunteers offer much-needed support that drives outreach, evangelism,…
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…
When starting a 501(c)(3) organization, there are generally two choices for classifying the organization: private foundation or public charity. Public charities represent the largest share (72%) of active, 501(c)(3) organizations. Their purpose is to perform charitable work, while private foundations…
Recent changes in beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements have significant implications for all business types, including nonprofits. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, mandates new federal reporting…