If you had told me three years ago that state-level compliance for nonprofits would someday become more of an issue than dealing with Uncle Sam, I would have been quite skeptical. If you had told me that it would happen…
An Annual Fund is an organized effort to obtain gifts on a yearly basis to support, at least in part, the general operations of a nonprofit organization. These unrestricted funds are typically raised through a combination of special events, direct…
In working with thousands of nonprofit startups over the years, we have often experienced the proverbial glazing over of the eyes when we start talking about things such as bylaws. That’s about the last thing a typical budding social entrepreneur…
Guest Author: Daniel Neel of The Fundraising Resource Group I loved the newspaper when I was a kid. Not because I was so concerned about the world’s events as a tot, or even to check the latest sports scores. No,…
It’s that time of year again. The IRS just released its Exempt Organizations 2011 Annual Report & 2012 Work Plan. Under the signature of Lois Lerner, Director of Exempt Organizations, the Report & Work Plan addresses quite a number of…
It is an unfortunate reality: many self-described tax professionals are not professionals at all. They are more than willing to take a customer’s money for “professional” work that often results in a nightmare situation for the taxpayer. This includes those…
I’ve got some great news to share. We just finalized the details on an intensive day-long, hands-on workshop that will give you the tools and know-how necessary to make 2012 the best fundraising year your nonprofit has ever had. Sounds…
The Christmas Story (Luke 2: 8-14) 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory…
Well, we are pretty much down to it. There are only a few weeks left in 2011…and during much of that time, most of us will be preoccupied with all things Christmas. But in all the hustle and bustle, there…