Nonprofits Going Global
Increasingly, US nonprofits seek to go global by expanding their operations and influence overseas. When a US nonprofit expands its activities across borders, whether by making grants or running programs, the compliance obligations of multiple countries can quickly become overwhelming. The feasibili
Taking Nonprofit Meeting Minutes Like a Pro
Nonprofit meeting minutes are a necessary form of record-keeping for all non-profit organizations. Nonprofit meeting minutes serve as the official (and legal) record of board and committee meetings. They are presumed to be correct and are considered legal evidence of the facts they report. Because m
Pros and Cons of Nonprofit Executive Committees
Nonprofits need a strong organizational structure to ensure optimal functioning and adherence to legal rules and requirements. Two critical components of this structure are the board of directors and the executive committee. While a nonprofit’s board of directors is responsible for overseeing th
Can Employees Volunteer for Your Nonprofit?
Volunteers often play a critical role in enabling nonprofits to deliver their programs and services. Volunteers may serve on the board of directors, help with fundraising campaigns, or work in direct customer service roles. People volunteer because they care about the cause and want to make an impac
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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.
