Registered Agents and Business Addresses
In every state where your business or nonprofit is registered to operate, you must appoint a registered agent to receive notices of lawsuits and other official state documents for your organization. A registered agent must have a physical address … Read more
Six Things to Do Once Your Nonprofit Has Registered for Fundraising
If your organization has invested in meeting all of your state charitable registration requirements, congratulations! By simply registering, you’ve already demonstrated your commitment to transparency in the nonprofit sector and accountability to your donors. You may, however, still be wondering … Read more
New White Paper Details Engineering Firm License Requirements
When we talk with engineers about business licensing, they generally think of their Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer (SE) licenses. We find that engineering professionals are often not aware of the requirements for their firms to be licensed. With … Read more
What Good Standing Really Means
Demonstrating your organization’s good standing is a normal part of doing business. Whenever you open a bank account, expand into new states, or apply for a license, a certificate of good standing is usually part of the required paperwork. The … Read more
Harbor Compliance & Charity Navigator Release Fundraising Registration Guide
Today Harbor Compliance and Charity Navigator released Charitable Solicitation Registration: Navigating the Complexities, a guide to help nonprofits of all sizes meet state and federal regulations governing fundraising.
More than half of states require charities to register before fundraising, and … Read more
Pros and cons of fundraising under a fiscal sponsorship
I’ve assisted in founding two nonprofits, helping fill out Form 1023 to get the ball rolling with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The last organization I assisted was the Chicago Brewseum, which is looking to build the most comprehensive … Read more
Beyond Fundraising Registration: 5 Licensing Areas Many Nonprofits Overlook
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 Charitable Solicitation Resources
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
Nonprofit Board of Directors: Top 7 FAQs
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
Free White Paper: Business Licensing Compliance
Without complete and up-to-date licenses, your business can face fines, closures, delays, and other penalties. While core to running a successful business, compliance with over 150,000 federal, state, and local licensing … Read more
