Top Reasons Your Nonprofit May Need an Employment Contract – and Other Options to Lean On
As a new non-profit organization grows and begins to hire employees, nonprofit leaders often have “employment contracts” as a task to accomplish on their long to-do list. This is a natural impulse that comes along with the desire to formalize and professionalize the organization. In most cases o
Hiring Independent Contractors
Nonprofits resort to hiring independent contractors because they are often trying to “do more with less.” This common refrain of nonprofit organizations, intended to maximize the value of each donated or granted dollar, often results in small staff headcounts and employees who are handling heavy
Charitable Solicitation Registration Updates
Charities that seek to maintain nationwide state charitable solicitation registration know that the various states’ laws, practices, and procedures are constantly changing. Recent changes to state solicitation registration requirements for nonprofits include the following: California – S
Nonprofit Directors vs. Officers
Nonprofits run more effectively with a well-functioning board of directors and clearly defined officer roles. Yet there can be confusion between the two different roles, especially when a person serves as both a director and an officer. Understanding the difference between the two can help eliminate
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Avoiding the Top 15 Nonprofit Governance Mistakes
These are the most common nonprofit governance mistakes we see, as well as advice about how nonprofit boards can avoid making errors.
Moving a Nonprofit to Another State
The laws in this area have been evolving and it is getting easier to move a nonprofit's domicile (or legal home) from one state to another.
Nonprofits and Affiliated Entities
There are many reasons nonprofit organizations find it in their mutual best interest to work together to deliver services.
Fiduciary Responsibility of Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofit board members must understand and fulfill their fiduciary duties or they expose the nonprofit they serve and themselves to risk.
Free download: How to Start a Non-Profit Organization
As the solution unfolds, you realize you need to raise funds to turn that dream into a reality. At this point, many visionaries jump to filing for tax-exempt status.
