Harbor Compliance Blog

Posted on February 20, 2020, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants.

You know staying compliant with state and federal laws is an important part of keeping your donors safe. That’s why you spend time and energy registering with the states where you raise money, protect your donors’ data, and observe security … Read more

Posted on December 20, 2019, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

We are pleased to announce that beginning in 2020, Harbor Compliance has been approved as a Continuing Education Provider for Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE) International, and our webinar Charitable Solicitation: What does it take to be compliant has been … Read more

Posted on December 20, 2019, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants.

With over 2,800 respondents, the data from the annual State of Grantseeking™ Report can help you to understand recent trends in grantseeking and to identify benchmarks to help you measure your own organization’s success. 

Most respondents (90%) applied for grant … Read more

Posted on November 27, 2019, by Shelbie Watts in Business Compliance.

Running a business requires an array of moving parts that entrepreneurs must juggle: maintaining employees, increasing profits, and staying compliant so the government doesn’t come after you, to name a few. That last one may not be the most exciting … Read more

Posted on November 26, 2019, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

2019 is coming to a close, which means your fundraising is ramping up, especially as the biggest donation day of the year approaches. We all know that day is #GivingTuesday, and it’s the best opportunity to close in on … Read more

Posted on November 25, 2019, by Justin Gitelman in Business Compliance.

This question comes up from time to time, and the truth is that it depends on the state you live in. Simply put: Some states allow you to file a mechanics lien without a construction license, and some states … Read more

Posted on November 1, 2019, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants.

We’ve all seen the numbers by now. The increase in overall charitable giving is on the decline—from about 8 percent in 2017 to 1.6 percent in 2018. So is the number of new donors. And donor retention. 

These metrics, tracked … Read more

Posted on October 11, 2019, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

When planning a fundraiser of any kind, your nonprofit has lots of options for maximizing your fundraising potential and boosting engagement. One important method is incorporating fundraising gamification into your strategy.

Fundraising gamification is a method … Read more

Posted on September 17, 2019, by Snowball Fundraising in Fundraising and Grants.

Nonprofit fundraising is already difficult enough, but when you’re a new nonprofit, the job is much harder.

People like to see a track record of success before they invest their hard-earned money in your mission. Without an established brand and … Read more

Posted on September 10, 2019, by Harbor Compliance in Business Compliance, Nonprofit Compliance.

Did you know Harbor Compliance provides nationwide registered agent service? Many multi-state organizations are using a registered agent they settled for, not realizing they have a choice.

When organizations switch to Harbor Compliance, they immediately receive expert service from … Read more