Your nonprofit organization has received donations. Fantastic news! But… do you need to concern yourself with the state’s fundraising registration process? You see words like charitable solicitation, but what does that mean? What actions give rise to a nonprofit needing…
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,…
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…
This article was provided by Kanopi Studios. Securing institutional funding is rarely a simple process. In fact, finding and winning the right grants is often one of the most significant challenges for both new nonprofit startups and established organizations. What…
The system for registering to solicit contributions isn’t the easiest to understand. Even if it’s only one state you are endeavoring to comply with, the expectations aren’t that easy to follow. When it’s a multi-state registration your nonprofit is facing,…
Mixing business and charity seems like it’s all the rage. Done well, it can be an effective way to both further the mission and raise financial support. In this post, we’re going to explore examples of each.
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…
This article was provided by UpMetrics. Starting a new nonprofit often requires navigating a maze of regulatory requirements and administrative hurdles. Getting past basic compliance and federal standards is a massive achievement for new organizations, but checking those initial boxes…
Nonprofit executive compensation is at the top of the 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…
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…