Seeking Your Next Fundraising Goal? Ask Your Donors!
Every fundraising program has them. Financial objectives, which are set and tracked internal to the organization. We also have fundraising goals, which we communicate to our constituents. I’ll call those “external” goals.
It really doesn’t matter whether the objective is … Read more
A Primer on Nonprofit Grant Writing
Many nonprofits view grant writing as an indelible part of running a charity. While it can be a helpful revenue stream, the reality is that grants are extremely competitive, and without certain preparedness measures, most nonprofits’ grant writing efforts … Read more
3 Big Compliance Concerns for Nonprofits Raising Money from Corporate Giving Programs
As you likely know, nonprofits have to remain compliant with many local, state, and federal regulations.
Whether you’re crowdfunding, asking for donations online, or just fundraising in general, compliance laws are everywhere.
If your nonprofit is receiving donations from … Read more
IRS Study Reveals that 37% of Form 1023-EZ Applicants Improperly Received 501(c)(3) Tax Exemptions
The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) recently submitted its 2015 Annual Report to the United States Congress. That report contained an analysis of Form 1023-EZ that the IRS released in July 2014 as a streamlined 501(c)(3) application. The findings in … Read more
How Often Should I Tweet, Email, and Post During a 30-Day Online Fundraising Campaign?
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a nonprofit decides to get into online fundraising. They put together a great video and launch a crowdfunding campaign, hoping to raise tens of thousands of dollars.
And then…nothing happens. Crickets.… Read more
3 Things You Should Know About Your Donors Before Making a Solicitation
Nonprofits of all sizes can appreciate the difficulty of fundraising. Whether your organization is brand new and you are waiting for your IRS determination letter or further along and focusing on your major gifts program, donation solicitation has its … Read more
End of Year Compliance for Nonprofits 2015
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November 16, 2015, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.
The end of the year is the most important time for nonprofit organizations. Not only does over 30% of annual giving occur in December, but the end of year also coincides with a number of compliance requirements. These state, … Read more
Ohio Lowers Business Registration Fees
Effective September 24, 2015, the Ohio Secretary of State has lowered business registration fees across the board. This includes incorporation and qualification fees for both business and nonprofit entities.
The current registration fee to incorporate, form an LLC, or qualify … Read more
Pennsylvania Releases New Foreign Registration Statement
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July 20, 2015, by James Gilmer in Industry News.
As of July 1, 2015, Pennsylvania released a new “Foreign Registration Statement,” for immediate use with all entities, and it simplifies choosing the right state form.
The Foreign Registration Statement, Form DSCB:15-412, which we have linked to here, will … Read more
Nevada Business License Fee Increase Effective July 1, 2015
Effective July 1, 2015, the Nevada Secretary of State is raising its fees for initial and annual lists, and business licenses for corporations, per NV Senate Bill 483.
The fee for initial and annual lists is increasing by $25 across … Read more