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Nonprofit Start-ups: Form 1023 or 1023-EZ?

If you’re starting up a new 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, you likely face many decisions. One of them is which form to use when applying to the IRS for recognition of…

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Should Your Nonprofit Compete, Collaborate or Both?

You’ve probably collaborated with other not-for-profits that share your space — maybe on a special event or fundraising campaign. Some organizations go further with formal strategic partnerships that involve sharing…

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What Nonprofits Might Expect From the Change of Control in Washington

The reelection of Donald Trump as President and control of the U.S. Congress by Republicans are anticipated to usher in changes that could financially impact the not-for-profit sector. Whether and…

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How to Get Foundations to Say “Yes” to Your Grant Proposals

There are many thousands of charitable foundations in the United States. And, according to technology company Foundation Source, U.S. foundations awarded an average of 33 grants averaging between $25,000 and…

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Don’t Let Fraudsters Ruin the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

The hubbub of the year-end giving season, combined with holiday absences, can make your not-for-profit vulnerable to fraud. You’ll need to be particularly vigilant if you generally rely more on…

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Nonprofit Programs: Out With the Obsolete, in With the Most Effective

How is your not-for-profit’s 2025 program budget looking? Unfortunately, some organizations may have to try to do more with less next year because donations and grants have fallen off. Even…

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Giving Season’s Here! It’s Time to Engage Donors

The end of 2024 is rapidly approaching, and you know what that means: You need to fundraise in earnest. According to Double the Donation, 30% of all charitable giving occurs…

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News for Nonprofits: Fall 2024

Is burnout impacting nonprofit leaders or staff? Chronic workplace stress — for both staff and leadership — is a top concern for most nonprofit leaders. The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s…

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Work-Issued Credit Cards: How to Prevent Staffer Abuse

Let’s say that one of your not-for-profit’s employees makes significant personal purchases on a credit card you’ve provided for work-related expenses. You may think the outcome is relatively straightforward: The…

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9 Ratios Nonprofits Should Calculate Regularly

Have you reviewed your nonprofit organization’s financial statements recently? They’re key to assessing your organization’s financial condition. Here’s what you need to know. Why ratios matter Although financial statements play…

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