How Not to Bury a Fundraising Disclosure
When donors look at your fundraising appeals, what do they see? No doubt you’ve put a lot of thought into your messaging, choosing just the right words and images to tell your nonprofit’s unique story. But have you given any … Read more
4 Ways to Get More From Your Nonprofit’s Web Presence
Your website is more than just a website. It is the heart of your entire online presence. Sure, you may have social media pages, external site referrals, and other online pages. But your website is where all of this stems … Read more
Your No-Wreck Plan for 2019, With Compliance Checklist
When learning to ride a bike, kids tend to look at the obstacles they’re most worried about running into. And then they tend to run right into them. Where the eye goes, the bike follows.
Over the past months, you’ve … Read more
4 Ways to Use Technology to Boost Your Fundraising Event
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December 14, 2018, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.
Your next fundraising event is an opportunity to get to know your supporters and introduce them to all of the wonderful work your organization does. The fun activity that you share with your donors, whether it’s an evening dinner or … Read more
Ready to Make Your Nonprofit Vision a Reality? 8 FAQs
“Nearly every great cause was started by a visionary, risk-taking, no-barriers, basically very courageous human being.”1
You’ve felt the nonprofit call: maybe you’ve seen a need that no one is meeting, or envisioned a new way to address an age-old … Read more
Have Business Name, Will Travel: Navigating State Name Requirements
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December 12, 2018, by Betsy Gonzalez in Business Compliance.
What’s in a name? When it comes to businesses, a lot more than you might think. From use of surnames to suffixes to punctuation, each state spells out, literally, its own particular set of naming requirements. Businesses that want to … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 21, 2018, by Reagan Lehman in Company Culture.
We’re thankful for the businesses and nonprofits that entrust their compliance and good standing to us. At our recent Thanksgiving celebration, employees expressed thanks for clients who are a pleasure to work with, partners who help us grow and spread
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Get Ready for a Compliant Giving Tuesday and Year-End Fundraising
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November 15, 2018, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.
Seven years ago the team at the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact and the 92nd Street Y sensed that there should be more to kick off the holiday season than turkey leftovers and Black Friday bargains, and #GivingTuesday… Read more
Conversion & Domestication: Changing an Entity’s Structure or Home State
As organizations grow, what worked in the past doesn’t always fit with present needs or future plans. Maybe it’s a name that no longer adequately describes what they do, or revenue has grown to the point where a new structure … Read more