Harbor Compliance Blog

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 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

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 10, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

Effective April 9, 2020, the IRS extended the due date of Form 990 series annual information returns per Notice 2020-23. This action was taken in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for tax-exempt organizations that file the … 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 8, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

State charity offices have been quick to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now concerned with the promotion of public health, these officials are taking steps that impact your nonprofit’s state registrations. In the interest of keeping our clients informed, we … 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