Running a highly effective nonprofit organization is no small feat. The mission-driven focus of nonprofits places a high demand on resources, time, and energy. However, in the process of making a difference, many nonprofits find themselves grappling with compliance issues…
The following is a guest post from Kindful, a nonprofit software company that helps you organize your data and manage your donors better. When it comes to prioritizing different donor connection points, the donor thank you email should be near…
Nonprofit executive compensation tops the current list of IRS hot button issues. In recent years, the IRS has been ramping up its oversight and enforcement of nonprofit executive compensation. With all the rancor surrounding executive perks and bonuses on Wall…
One of the lesser known purpose categories of charitable 501(c)(3) organizations is “Scientific”. But what exactly does that mean? Does your nonprofit qualify as a scientific charity?
In the nonprofit world, every dollar counts. From continuing your core mission to paying your staff, funding is vital. Imagine doubling almost every contribution you receive. Matching gifts make that dream a reality. Through corporate matching gifts, companies match employees’…
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,…
So, your nonprofit teaches people things? I guess that makes your nonprofit an…educational charity? That just might be true. Today, we’re looking at the 501(c)(3) purpose category of education.
The concept of who owns a nonprofit organization can be hard for some to grasp, especially given that the answer is, “No one!” We encounter this confusion with new clients on a fairly regular basis. And, given people’s understanding of how basic…
IRS Form 990 is the most critical annual compliance filing for nonprofits. It’s like a window into your nonprofit, which makes it a challenging tax (information) return to complete. That’s where this guide comes in. We’ll answer all the questions…
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…