11 Must-Dos for Starting a Nonprofit
There’s a lot that goes into starting a nonprofit. Here’s 11 things to consider…because 10 is never enough!
Tips on How a Nonprofit Can Partner With Businesses
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.
Should I Incorporate My Nonprofit in Delaware?
If you have experience in the for-profit world, you have likely heard the common advice that you should incorporate a new business in the state of Delaware. More than 60% of Fortune 500 companies are incorporated in Delaware. There are…
4 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Event Sponsors
The presence or absence of sponsors can make or break your nonprofit’s events. Your team has likely poured many hours into the planning process to ensure your venue, marketing materials, and event content are innovative and engaging for your attendees…
How to Ask for Money for Your Nonprofit
You know who your donors should be. You know where you should be able to find your donors. You know the type of person that should be interested in what your nonprofit organization does and should care about its purpose…
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…
6 Ways New Nonprofits Should NOT Raise Funds
So you want to start a new nonprofit. Great! Now how do you pay for it? Starting and operating a new organization is not easy… or cheap. And, how do you convince people to give to an organization that doesn’t…
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…
Get Your Board’s Help with Year-End Fundraising
The end of the year is THE BEST time of year for fundraising. And it’s a great time to get your Board involved in helping you raise money. But if you’re like most, your Board doesn’t do a whole lot…
The Penalties for Failing to Register for Charitable Solicitations
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?