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compensation of nonprofit executives
Employment

How Should Your Nonprofit Set the Compensation of its Executives? 

A nonprofit’s board of directors is responsible for establishing the compensation (salary and benefits) for the chief executive (typically referred to as either the Executive Director, the CEO, or the President). Although the IRS does not provide specific dollar amounts or an acceptable range of compensation levels, they stipulate that compensation must be reasonable and not excessive; “reasonable” is defined as the value that would ordinarily be paid for like services by like enterprises under like circumstances.

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May 11, 2023 No Comments
Consequences for Violating Articles & Bylaws
Governance

The Consequences for Violating Articles & Bylaws

Ultra vires is a Latin term conveying that acts outside the permissible scope of authority set forth in a corporation’s governing documents are an unauthorized activity that cannot be ratified by its Board of Directors. Although many states have effectively abolished this common law concept by granting corporations significant autonomy, ultra vires continue to be an important doctrine in the tax-exempt nonprofit context because such organizations are required to limit their powers to qualify for tax exemption.

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April 10, 2023 No Comments
online fundraising
Starting a nonprofit

ONLINE FUNDRAISING

The need to register is triggered by active solicitation efforts such as sending out mailers or participating in commercial co-ventures. The charity does not need to actually receive a donation to trigger registration in many states.

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April 4, 2023 No Comments
The Role of Officers in a Nonprofit Corporation
Governance

The Role of Officers in a Nonprofit Corporation

Nonprofit organizations are governed by a board of directors responsible for making significant decisions and ensuring that the organization operates in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. However, to carry out the board’s responsibilities, nonprofit corporations need to have officers elected by the board.

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April 4, 2023 No Comments
Fundraising
Starting a nonprofit

Fundraising Regulation for Nonprofits

Charities raise funds in a variety of ways, including in person, by telephone, direct mail, email, and through internet solicitations. They also sponsor fundraising events such as dinners, galas, door-to-door sales, concerts, carnivals, sports events, and auctions. Both state law and federal law apply to fundraising activities.

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March 20, 2023 No Comments
Charitable Deductions: Date of Gift Rules
Starting a nonprofit

Charitable Deductions – Date of Gift Rules

The date of gift rules can be convoluted, but they are important for 501(c)(3)s to understand. 501(c)(3)s must provide receipts to donors, which include the date on which the contribution was received. Having a healthy grasp of these rules will help facilitate donor acknowledgments and ease the burden of frantic donors requesting information come year-end. 

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February 27, 2023 No Comments
introduction to blockchain for nonprofits
Blockchain

Blockchain Applications in the Nonprofit Sector: Part I – Introduction to Blockchain

Blockchain technology has disrupted the way we think about many industries. One major sector that has gone overlooked is the nonprofits industry. Unbeknownst to many, the nonprofit sector is a significant player in the American economy. The United States is home to nearly one and a half million nonprofit organizations, employing more people than the construction, finance, and transportation industries.

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December 12, 2022 No Comments

How to Keep your Non-Profit Compliant in All 50 States

Most states require you to register your organization if you solicit donations from their residents. Many states also require registration if your organization collects substantial or ongoing donations from their residents, even if you aren’t specifically targeting donors in that state. Download our comprehensive list of each state’s requirements.

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