When it comes to staying compliant with state regulations governing fundraising, it’s pretty safe to say you want to do things the right way. And, if you are fundraising in multiple states, you will want to comply with the registration…
With a recent decline in church attendance, there is a growing need to expand your ministry’s outreach. If you’re looking for ways to engage churchgoers and successfully spread your faith, church planting is a great solution. Whether you’re already a…
What are your goals as a church leader? Are you passionate about ministering to others? Perhaps you want to offer hope to an entire community. Like any organization, churches need a clear vision of their purpose and the tools to…
When it comes to nonprofit compliance, one of most challenging issues is navigating the regulations surrounding multi-state charitable solicitations. The rules and regulations from state to state are not only complex but constantly evolving. As nonprofits expand their fundraising efforts…
Direct mail can be a powerful channel for nonprofit marketing and fundraising when used effectively.
Wouldn’t it be nice if every time we start to do something stupid, someone would be there to intervene before we did it? But what if I told you that, right now, you are possibly doing five things to undermine…
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…
SUSTAINABILITY. That’s been the buzzword around the nonprofit space for over a decade. Organizations everywhere are looking for ways to build-in revenue streams to supplement, or even replace, traditional donations. The reality is, no matter how appealing the idea is,…
After incorporating in your state and setting up your nonprofit’s 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, the biggest regulatory concern that you’ll have is maintaining ongoing compliance with the law. The regulatory filings required for both state and federal entities are…
It’s been a few years since we last published an article about your nonprofit website, but we field questions from clients about this subject on a weekly basis. And, in the time since that 2009 post, our wired world has…