This is a conversation our staff members have with clients at least 4 or 5 times per week: The issue of a nonprofit hiring and paying an independent contractor. What is fascinating is the degree of resistance we often get…
Last week's article discussed the steps an organization must take to transition from its incorporated state to a new state for operations. If you have questions or concerns about the process of relocating your nonprofit to a different state, be…
One of the questions we are frequently asked when it comes to charitable solicitations or fundraising registration is the cost of non-compliance. What risk does an organization run if it fails to properly register in a state where it’s required?
Most people say the hardest thing about growing a small nonprofit is figuring out the funding. When you have a thousand things to do to run your programs, recruit volunteers, manage your Board, and spread the word about your good…
Your board of directors is one of the most important assets your nonprofit has. Assuming they understand their role and are there for the right reasons, your board members provide invaluable insight, direction and oversight. They volunteer their time and…
We get a lot of questions from our clients about their organizations’ meeting minutes. Our exemption specialists often give advice on questions like “When should we record meeting minutes?” and “Why are meeting minutes so important?” There is great importance…
In Parts I and II of our series about fundraising registration, we took a look at an overview of the topic in general, then asked, Is All Fundraising Considered Charitable Solicitation? In today’s discussion, we are going to talk about…
Part II of our Charitable Solicitations Registration Series When it comes to fundraising, what constitutes a charitable solicitation? In other words, when does the “ask” really become an “Ask” that requires a nonprofit to register with a particular state’s Division…
One of the least understood compliance issues facing nonprofits is charitable solicitations registration. Consequently, this also makes it the filing that an organization is most likely to be delinquent concerning. And that’s a recipe for trouble...trouble that is unnecessary and…
Bring up the subject of a nonprofit's bylaws and you are sure to get an interesting response. For many nonprofit's, their bylaws are just some forgotten document, full of legalese, gathering dust in a file cabinet somewhere. No one on…
