Harbor Compliance Blog

Posted on July 1, 2021, by James Gilmer 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 James Gilmer 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 James Gilmer 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 James Gilmer 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 March 2, 2021, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance, Registered Agent.

In every state, business entities such as LLCs need to appoint a registered agent when they form or register. The registered agent’s job is to receive service of process at its physical location and forward it to the organization it … Read more

Posted on January 15, 2021, by Emily Lazration in Business Compliance.

The insurance industry offers plenty of rewarding career opportunities. As an insurance agent, not only will you work to protect your clients from various risks, but you’ll have the chance to advance your career and earn money. 

It’s important to … Read more

Posted on December 14, 2020, by James Gilmer 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 Jay Love 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 James Gilmer 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 27, 2020, by Patrick Hogan in Business Compliance.

Minimizing risk involves doing everything within your power to diminish the possibility of an unfavorable circumstance and its probable effects. 

The ability of construction contractors, subcontractors and clients to manage risks contributes largely to the success of a project. To … Read more