Keeping Donors Engaged: 4 Effective Communication Strategies
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Top 5 Risks of Fundraising Registration Non-Compliance
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…
What is a Disqualified Person in a Nonprofit?
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…
The Dangers of Nonprofit Inurement and Private Benefit
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…
How Your CRM Can Improve Daily Operations and Tasks
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…
Setting Up Your Nonprofit Board of Directors
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…
Dealing with Difficult Board Members in a Nonprofit: Conflict Resolution and Removal for Cause
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…
Recruiting Your Nonprofit’s First Volunteers
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…
Beyond the Basics: Creative Benefits for Nonprofit Staff
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.
Understanding the 501(c)(3) Public Support Test
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…