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Industry and Occupational Licenses: When Are They Required?

Industry and Occupational Licenses: When Are They Required?

Industry and Occupational Licenses: When Are They Required?

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Posted on September 21, 2017, by Betsy Gonzalez in Business Compliance.

While registrations and permits are required to launch and operate any business, there are many additional requirements that apply to specific industries, professions, and business activities. Understanding the full licensing requirements of your industry allows you to add new … Read more

Beyond Fundraising Registration: 5 Licensing Areas Many Nonprofits Overlook

Beyond Fundraising Registration: 5 Licensing Areas Many Nonprofits Overlook

Beyond Fundraising Registration: 5 Licensing Areas Many Nonprofits Overlook

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Posted on September 14, 2017, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

A preschool hosts an annual summer carnival for a scholarship fund. A community theater plans a silent auction to support the winter performance season. An animal shelter hosts a carwash at the county park to raise money for pets stranded … Read more

Top 6 Benefits Of Registering Proactively

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Take the proactive approach to compliance

Sure, you know that working with a compliance provider can help streamline operations for your nonprofit. But a proactive approach is worth so much more than that. As the old adage goes, an ounce … Read more

Top 6 Charitable Solicitation Resources

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Add these six resources to your list of nonprofit must-reads!

Sure, you know we offer compliance solutions for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. But did you know we’ve published over 3,000 pieces of content about compliance?

To save you … Read more

National Council of Nonprofits Network Learning Confab 2017

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Posted on June 28, 2017, by Kim O'Brien in Industry News.

Our top takeaways from an annual nonprofit meeting of the minds.

Harbor Compliance, a Best Practices Partner of National Council of Nonprofits, is proud to have sponsored the 2017 Network Learning Confab conference. Hosted by the Council of Nonprofits … Read more

Summertime Slowdown? Not for Fundraising Compliance!

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June 30 is a big day in the world of nonprofit compliance.

As summer temps soar, financial reporting and renewal requirements are turning up the heat even more!

Don’t let charitable solicitation registration renewals and fiscal year-end financial prep put … Read more

Nonprofit Board of Directors: Top 7 FAQs

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Updated January 2019

“An active and engaged board is important to the success of a public charity and compliance with the tax law.”         – Compliance Guide for 501 (c)(3) Public Charities, IRS.gov

Ready to apply for 501(c)(3) status, … Read more

May 15 Filing Deadline: Charitable Solicitation Registration

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Mark your calendars! If your nonprofit’s fiscal year ends on December 31, state charitable renewals are due starting May 15. Note that this coincides with the IRS Form 990 due date.

Most states require a copy of Form 990 to … Read more

Online Donation Form Optimization: What to Keep and What to Ditch

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Any nonprofit wishing to be successful in this digital age must incorporate online initiatives into its fundraising strategy — and that means relying on online donation software.

You’ve probably come across numerous online donation tools on various nonprofit websites, so … Read more

Charity Auction Software: 6 Fundamental Facts to Keep in Mind

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Posted on March 28, 2017, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants.

In our last contribution to Harbor Compliance, we provided you with a handy infographic for planning your fall auction!

But if you took our first piece of advice to use charity auction software during the planning process, your organization … Read more