Nonprofits live and die by their boards. A strong, engaged board of directors is not just good practice—it’s a legal requirement. State law requires every
One of the most common questions new board members ask is: “Who exactly is in charge of the CEO?” The answer surprises many people. Unlike a business,
Buried in the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 is a provision most nonprofits have never heard of: Internal Revenue Code § 501(p). It doesn’t deal
When you apply for recognition of tax-exempt status, you’ll be asked about your nonprofit’s purpose and activities. Behind the scenes, the IRS assigns your organization
Payroll taxes are not optional. Yet many nonprofits, especially small or cash-strapped ones, fall behind. When that happens, the IRS has powerful tools to collect
The lines between business and charity are blurrier than ever. Terms like “social enterprise” and “social entrepreneurship” are often used alongside “nonprofit,” sometimes interchangeably. But
Every nonprofit has a board, but not every board operates in the same manner. Some are intensely hands-on, while others focus on high-level oversight and
Washington’s Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax isn’t something most nonprofits think about—until they’re audited or receive a letter from the Department of Revenue. Unlike a
With the introduction of the tax package dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” Congress has made its intentions clear: extend key provisions of the 2017
The lessons from authoritarian regimes around the world reveal that civil society organizations don’t always face direct shutdowns; rather, governments often deploy legal, financial, and bureaucratic tactics to stifle dissent.
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