Nonprofit Compliance

Posted on July 2, 2021, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

State legislatures and charity officials had a busy spring. Several states made immediate changes to their registration procedures, while others, like California, foreshadow additional requirements to come.

Nonprofits should expect charitable solicitation registration requirements to change frequently. Organizations that handle … Read more

Posted on July 1, 2021, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

This article has been updated July 30, 2021, to include changes to the NYS procedures for collecting Schedule B. This article has been subsequently updated August 26, 2021, to include changes to New Jersey’s procedures for collecting Schedule B.

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Posted on May 17, 2021, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

For most nonprofits, the end of the fiscal year is reserved for strategic planning for the upcoming year. During this time, organizations establish budgets and means by which to fund and grow their impact. Many organizations have adopted online fundraising … Read more

Posted on April 1, 2021, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

On July 1, 2021, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the challengers, striking California’s requirement that organizations file Form 990 Schedule B with their annual solicitation registrations. Visit this post for more information.

In April 2021, the Supreme Court … Read more

Posted on March 22, 2021, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

Update for November 12, 2021: New York Gov. Hochul has signed S4817a/A1141a, which repeals the redundant Department of State filing requirement.

Effective January 1, 2021, many nonprofit organizations that register with the New York Attorney General – Charities Bureau will … Read more

Posted on December 14, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

November 17th and 18th, 2020, marked the public sessions of the annual NAAG/NASCO Conference. Harbor Compliance is a proud yearly attendee of the NAAG/NASCO conference. We are committed to discussing the biggest challenges facing the sector with state regulators so … 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 30, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

Every year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the world joins together for a day of global giving. On that day, Giving Tuesday, we lift one another up. We share a message of unity and hope. Nonprofits and donors partner to … 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