Fundraising and Grants

Posted on June 5, 2023, by Sharon Cody in Fundraising and Grants, Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

Most states require specific charitable organizations to submit audited financial statements each year. These audits are required in connection with charitable registration. This means organizations who solicit in multiple states must comply with numerous state audit requirements. The specific threshold … Read more

Posted on October 21, 2021, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants.

Pivot, convert, virtual, hybrid, online. These are all new terms used in the charity auction landscape–a silver lining that, in the Coronavirus cloud, can fully fund your charity’s financial needs. Gala events with lavish rooms, food, and entertainment are the … Read more

Posted on October 8, 2021, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Industry News.

On October 7, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 488, the long-awaited legislation regulating internet platforms. This law is the first of its kind to regulate online fundraising and gives the state of California critical … Read more

Posted on November 18, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

Fundraising can be difficult in the best of times. Now, during an economic downturn and a national pandemic, it’s become even more difficult. At the beginning of 2020, the fundraising trends showed only positive prospects for nonprofits. Now that we’re … Read more

Posted on October 12, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

Why nonprofits shouldn’t panic about fundraising during the global pandemic.

The world has been struggling to find a safe new normal as we enter the half-year marker of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many industries have faced unprecedented challenges trying to protect … Read more

Posted on October 5, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

By necessity, nonprofits must look to move their fundraising online to continue serving their communities. Many charities struggle with the resources or know-how to be able to transition their fundraising online seamlessly.

It is understandable to feel anxious, apprehensive and … Read more

Posted on July 1, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants.

Traditional Peer-to-Peer (P2P) events involve in-person activities, such as walk-a-thons or 5k races.  Supporters sign-up their friends, co-workers, and family members to pledge money for every mile they run or every hour they dance.  It’s a great (and fun) way … Read more

Posted on May 1, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Industry News.

Each year in December, nonprofits and donors celebrate a day of generosity known as #GivingTuesday. This coming Tuesday, May 5, 2020, we celebrate an additional global day of giving and unity. This event, #GivingTuesdayNow, joins people everywhere, calling on … Read more

Posted on April 29, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants.

As nonprofits of all sizes adjust to the new realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing, and the widespread economic impact, maximizing revenue is almost certainly one of your top priorities going forward. Protecting your organization’s bottom line will be … Read more

Posted on April 20, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants.

If you work or volunteer for a nonprofit organization, chances are your upcoming fundraising event has been postponed or is in limbo due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Besides your fundraising event, you’re still trying to continue normal duties amidst … Read more