Reaching Donors with Direct Mail: 4 Best Practices
Direct mail can be a powerful channel for nonprofit marketing and fundraising when used effectively.
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The Critical Intersection of Nonprofit Websites and Compliance
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…
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…
Should Your Nonprofit Outsource its Bookkeeping Needs?
Maintaining timely and accurate financial records is one of the most important responsibilities facing every nonprofit organization. But doing it right is time-consuming, and the rules are complicated.
Understanding the IRS Form 990
IRS Form 990, the full-length version, is arguably the most detailed tax return the average person is likely to encounter. While there are certainly IRS tax forms that are equally complex, most are used for very targeted situations, not for…
What Is a Fiscal Sponsor?
Sometimes, those operating a charitable activity do not wish to fully formalize what they’re doing into an actual 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity. The reasons for this vary, but often the services of a fiscal sponsor is needed. Properly setup, fiscal sponsorships…
What is Nonprofit Founder’s Syndrome?
Founder’s syndrome. It affects nonprofits and for-profits alike. And it can be crippling to any organization, regardless of the form it takes. Understanding what it is and how to avoid it, or fix it, is crucial to the future of…
What is IRS Form 990?
The instructions for IRS Form 990, the long form, are 103 pages long. IRS Form 990-EZ, its mid-range form, instructions are 48 pages long. IRS Form 990-PF, only for private foundations – but required of all private foundations regardless of…
How to Incorporate Planned Giving into Your Capital Campaign
The following is a guest post by Amy Einsenstein from Capital Campaign Toolkit. If your organization is heading toward a capital campaign, this might be a perfect time for you to think about establishing a planned giving program. Planned giving…