A family foundation is a type of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization that allows its founders to set up a formalized charitable grantmaking enterprise funded by one individual or a few family ...
Nonprofit Year-End Legal Checklist: Annual Meeting, Donor Acknowledgements, 990s, Grant Reports, State Reports
We're making a list...checking it twice! A legal checklist, of course. Here's a helpful nonprofit year end checklist to make sure you've covered your bases. 1. Annual Meeting & Minutes of ...
Nonprofit Law Basics: What is the Difference Between a Public Charity & a Private Foundation?
The terms of nonprofit entities can be confusing ... public charity ... private foundation ... corporate foundations … private operating foundations … public charities that act as ...
5 Items to Include in Donor Acknowledgment Letters – What to include for tax purposes?
What are donor acknowledgment letters? Donor acknowledgment letters are more than just a "thank you" letter. Most tax-exempt organizations have certain requirements to follow -- including providing ...
Rules of the Game: Professional Athlete’s Foundations
With high levels of scrutiny in top athlete's foundations, charities must be structured and managed correctly. I am a huge believer in giving back and helping out in the community and the world...I ...
Nonprofit To-Do: Donor Stewardship
Donor Stewardship Keeping donors engaged with your nonprofit organization should be a priority. The start of the new year is a great time to ensure that donors from the past year were acknowledged ...
How to make your donation count on #GivingTuesday and beyond
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable ...
What is crowdfunding for nonprofits? Should our nonprofit use crowd funding platforms?
Raising money for any social cause or nonprofit project can be a challenge. Your organization may want to explore some newer funding options. We have already discussed Fast Pitch competitions as one ...
Year-end giving – How to make your donation count
Year-End Giving - How to make your donation count The end of the calendar year is a popular month for donors to make charitable contributions. But before sending a donation to a nonprofit ...
Year-End Giving – How Do Charitable Donations Affect My Taxes?
How do charitable donations affect my taxes? After researching a charitable organization and deciding where to give your money, you should also consider how the charitable donation will affect your ...