The terms of nonprofit entities can be confusing ... public charity ... private foundation ... corporate foundations … private operating foundations … public charities that act as ...
What is a registered agent?
Each nonprofit must have a registered agent...but what is a registered agent and what does that person do? In United States business law, a registered agent is a business or individual who is ...
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 ...
Ready to write a nonprofit mission statement? Let’s get started!
A nonprofit mission statement is a statement of purpose for your organization. It is meant to convey what your nonprofit is all about. Some nonprofits prefer a brief one to two clear sentences as a ...
Nonprofit Law Basics: What is the difference between nonprofit articles of incorporation and bylaws?
What is the difference between nonprofit articles of incorporation and bylaws? Articles of Incorporation - Your Founding Document Articles of incorporation legally "create" or "found" your nonprofit ...
Can our Nonprofit Change Its Mission Statement? Who to inform after a change?
Is your nonprofit ready to change or amend its mission statement? A mission statement sets out what your organization does and whom it serves. It is important that your nonprofit's activities tie ...
Nonprofit Q & A: What’s in a name? A nonprofit by any other name…
The word "nonprofit" generally is used to describe organizations that work to serve a public purpose, rather than to provide financial benefit to any particular individual, corporation, or ...
When Should Nonprofits Use Mediation?
What is Mediation? Mediation is a confidential process in which an objective party (the mediator) works with the parties to a dispute to come up with a mutually agreeable solution to the problem at ...
How Do I Start a PTO – Parent Teacher Organization?
How do I start a PTO - Parent Teacher Organization? One way for parents to support their child’s school is to join their Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) or Parent Teacher Association (PTA). But ...