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Navigating IRS Processing Times for 1023 and 1023 EZ Applications

Nonprofit organizations are offering valuable services to the community in need but becoming 501(c)(3) certainly has many hurdles. Additionally, COVID-19 has impacted the timeline to…

7 Tips for Creating Your First Online Donation Form

The fundraising landscape has changed many times over the years, especially as technology has advanced. In the internet age, it’s no surprise that online fundraising…

Nonprofit Start-Up Series Step 8: Annual Compliance

After completing each fiscal year, nonprofit start-up organizations must comply with year-end reporting at both the state and federal levels. Failure to remain in compliance…

Nonprofit Start-Up Series Step 7: Operating the Nonprofit

At this point, you’re well past the startup phase and into the nonprofit’s ongoing operation. Making it to this point requires time, dedication, and a…

Nonprofit Start-Up Series Step 6: Develop Staff

Initially, the entirety of programming responsibilities will rely on the Board of Directors. However, they alone will only be capable of maintaining the nonprofit’s operations…

Nonprofit Start-Up Series Step 5: Raise Funds for Nonprofit

Starting and building any organization requires money. Large donations may not occur until your organization has trackable success stories and credibility. Until then, nonprofit organizations…

Nonprofit Start-Up Series Step 4: Market the Nonprofit

Before we get started with this step, take a minute to congratulate yourself! Forming a nonprofit, applying for tax-exempt status, and filing the required state…

Nonprofit Start-Up Series Step 3: File State Documents

After creating the initial documents and filing for federal tax-exempt status, it can often feel like the startup work is complete. However, there are still…