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BryteBridge Connect is a comprehensive program that revolutionizes the way nonprofit organizations thrive. The need for a holistic and streamlined compliance solution is increasingly apparent as the nonprofit sector’s challenges continue to evolve. A BryteBridge Connect membership steps up to the plate, offering a unique and powerful platform that connects you with three essential pillars: nonprofit education, exceptional support, and organizational compliance.
By connecting these crucial elements into an all-encompassing monthly membership program, BryteBridge Connect empowers you with the tools and knowledge you need to make a lasting impact in your community. Say goodbye to fragmented solutions and welcome an era of efficiency and effectiveness, where your organization’s success is our mission. Join us on this transformative journey and unlock the true potential of your nonprofit with a BryteBridge Connect membership.
Connect Select
Ideal for nonprofit organizations with less than $50K in annual revenue that want to focus on their mission, become better nonprofit leaders, and not worry about compliance requirements.
$119 per Month
+ $200 Enrollment
Connect Pro
Ideal for nonprofit organizations with less than $200K in annual revenue that want to focus on their mission, become better nonprofit leaders, and not worry about their compliance requirements.
$179 per Month
+ $200 Enrollment
Connect Elite
Ideal for public charities with over $200K in annual revenue or Private Foundations that want to focus on their mission, become better nonprofit leaders, and not worry about compliance requirements.
$249 per Month
+ $200 Enrollment
How does A BryteBridge Connect Membership work?
A BryteBridge Connect membership provides your nonprofit organization with access to our entire educational platform and automatic compliance filing. Members receive access to our full educational courses (coming soon), development boot camps (coming soon), extensive knowledge base, and more. Our memberships also unlock access to our compliance and tax professionals team. We offer assurance that your state and federal filing concerns are covered while bundling your needs into one budget-friendly monthly subscription.
- Nonprofit Education: Our mission is to support your mission, and we fully believe that comes with extensive education and resources. BryteBridge Connect provides access to the BryteBridge Academy, Boot Camps, our Knowledge Base, and more.
- Exceptional Support: In addition to our extensive educational platforms, we’re here to provide you with dedicated support. BryteBridge Connect gives you access to our online portal, live office hours, and one-on-one consultations to offer the dedicated support you need.
- Organizational Compliance: BryteBridge Connect includes automatic filing for all of your organization’s state and federal annual reports. Let us worry about your 990, Charity Registration, and reporting deadlines so you can focus on your mission.
Already have your Compliance and 990 needs met?
You can still gain access to our Nonprofit Education and Ongoing Support with the Connect Core Membership.
Call 1(877)857-9002 to Learn More about the Core Membership
What's Included
Education
Combining our years of experience and best practices, The BryteBridge Academy is our comprehensive online learning system. Our self-paced courses cover fundraising, administration, marketing, and more. The BryteBridge Academy is your hub for hands-on nonprofit education.
Our BryteBridge Boot Camps combine a group of nonprofit leaders for multiple-week, live group classes. Boot Camps walk you through creating development and marketing strategies for your organization while being able to learn from and network with other nonprofit leaders. All Connect memberships receive a discount on our Boot Camps, while Pro and Elite memberships include a complimentary registration in one (1) development boot camp of your choice each year.
The BryteBridge Online Knowledge Base contains articles on every aspect of your nonprofit’s operation. Look up your questions and find answers from our years of experience and research into best practices. Our Knowledge Base is built into your client portal and included with every membership.
We’ve built out numerous PDF guides and workbooks to guide you through various aspects of running a nonprofit. Members unlock access to all of our guides.
Support
Some questions require more nuance and detail specific to your organization. Our Connect memberships include access to one of our senior-level consultants for a personalized group coaching session. Ask your development or operational questions directly to one of our experts, and we’ll tailor a response specifically for you. Select and Pro memberships include one (1) senior-level coaching call annually, and Elite memberships include two (2).
Membership comes with access to our monthly office hours video calls. These monthly sessions allow you to ask questions, learn from others, and grow as a nonprofit leader. If you can’t make the call, we email the video so you can still watch and participate at your convenience.
Our online client portal includes everything you need to track and monitor your organization. It also provides access to our support ticket system. In addition to unlimited order support tickets, membership includes bonus opportunities specifically to ask your compliance and education-related questions. The Select Membership includes four (4) bonus tickets annually, the Pro Membership includes six (6), and the Elite Membership includes eight (8) bonus tickets.
Compliance
While nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax exemption status don’t pay federal taxes, they must complete the annual compliance requirement by filing Form 990. IRS Form 990 helps ensure nonprofits conduct their business in a way that complies with their public nonprofit responsibilities. This form gives the IRS an overview of your activities throughout the last fiscal year, including income and expense activity details. It also helps donors understand how your nonprofit organization operates and is managed. Form 990 is often referred to as the nonprofit tax return. The IRS places such a high importance on this annual filing that it will revoke the tax-exempt status of any organization that fails to file for three (3) years!
Not to worry, because Connect membership comes with preparing and filing your organization’s annual 990 filings. When tax season rolls around, we’ll confirm some information and ask for your end-of-year financial statements (Income and Balance Sheets). Our team of tax professionals will then take care of the rest and make sure your 990 Annual Report is filed before the IRS filing deadline. In the rare case that we need additional information or additional time, we’ll file an Extension on your behalf so your organization remains fully compliant and up-to-date with the IRS.
Select Memberships include a 990N (for organizations with less than $50K in revenue).
Pro Memberships include a 990EZ (for organizations with less than $200K in revenue).
Elite Memberships include a 990 (for any organization) or the 990PF (for Private Foundations).
If your organization brought in more revenue than anticipated and needs to file a higher level 990 than what your membership includes, we have an easy upgrade option available. We’ll charge a one-time fee to cover the cost difference of the 990 filings and upgrade your monthly membership accordingly.
In the rare case that your organization must file a 990T (for organizations with unrelated business income tax), we also offer a one-time add-on fee for that filing requirement.
Annual Reports are typically filed with the Secretary of State and alert that the nonprofit organization is still operating. These annual forms are typically required whether or not you need to change the organization’s address or officers. The data displayed on the entity’s annual report is the most current data on file with the state and is available to the public, usually in an online database.
All of our memberships include the Annual Report in the state of domicile and any associated filing fees.
Additional states of operation require the state add-on fee.
Seeking donations from the public requires your nonprofit to be registered annually with your state’s Division of Charities or Attorney General. The rules vary by state, so you need professionals who know how to navigate complex fundraising regulations. Charity Registration keeps your organization fully compliant and able to seek donations and grants.
All of our Connect memberships include the Charity Registration Renewal in the state of domicile and any associated filing fees.
Additional states of operation require the state add-on fee.
Some states require ongoing renewal of state sales tax exemption. Pro and Elite memberships include the state sales tax exemption renewal in the state of domicile and any associated filing fees.
Additional states of operation require the state add-on fee.
Some states require ongoing renewal of corporate income tax exemption. Pro and Elite memberships include a state income tax exemption renewal in the state of domicile and any associated filing fees.
Additional states of operation require the state add-on fee.
Sometimes organizations need to update their state records after filing an annual report. Maybe the address changes, or the organization wants to modify the officers. In these situations, an amendment is required. Pro and Elite memberships include a state amendment, so you can always update the information at the right time.
Frequently Asked Questions
To start a BryteBridge Connect Membership, your organization must be in good standing within any state of operation and with the IRS. If your organization is not currently in good standing, we will determine what is required to get into good standing and provide an appropriate quote for service.
Additional requirements apply for certain membership tiers:
Select: To qualify, the organization must be in good standing with the state and federal government and have less than $50K in annual revenue. If the organization ends the tax year with more than $50K in revenue, the following year’s subscription will be upgraded to the next tier, and a one-time $400 fee will be assessed for the 990EZ.
Pro: To qualify, the organization must be in good standing with the state and federal government and have less than $200K in annual revenue. If the organization ends the tax year with more than $200K in revenue, the following year’s subscription will be upgraded to the next tier, and a one-time $300 fee will be assessed for the 990.
Elite: The organization must be in good standing with the state and federal government to qualify. Private Foundations are only eligible for Elite Memberships.
Each Connect membership has a one-time $200 setup fee. This fee includes our compliance review service to ensure your organization is currently in good standing with the state and IRS. The first monthly payment is charged on the same day as the setup fee or shortly thereafter.
You are free to cancel at any time. However, we do require 3-month minimum commitment on all plans, other than the Core plan, which can be canceled at any time.
All BryteBridge Connect members can ask our team of nonprofit experts for general guidance on the day-to-day operation of your organization. Typically these will be questions the board or leadership is looking for general guidance to point their organization in the right direction for a specific topic. It’s not intended to be in lieu of full-service consulting, but to help you get “Unstuck” on day-to-day matters. We strive to answer quick questions or provide direction within 72 hours.
Complex questions or ones that require research may require a senior-level consultation, which is included with most Connect memberships. When combined with the BryteBridge Academy, Office Hours, and Senior-Level Consultations, Our portal-based support connects members with a well-rounded, dedicated team of nonprofit experts.
For example, questions such as “What is the best way to reach potential donors?” or “Can my nonprofit rent space from another nonprofit?” are great questions for portal-based support tickets or Office Hours.
However, questions such as “Can you help us figure out a plan to increase fundraising revenue by 30%?” or “I own a for-profit business, and I want to rent space to my nonprofit business. Can you help me set everything up?” are far better suited for a senior-level consultation.
Additional states of operation can be added for an additional Fee. See Schedule.
2-5 States at $49 per month, per state.
6-20 States at $39 per month, per state.
21+ States at $25 per month, per state.
Adding on a state assumes the organization is already set up as a foreign entity (If Required) in that state and is currently in good standing. If your organization is not currently in good standing, we will determine what is required to get into good standing and provide an appropriate quote for service.
Yes, all plans cover state filing fees for charity registrations and annual reports, up to $100 per year. In rare scenarios, state fees will exceed $100. State fees over $100 will be billed separately.
No. To be eligible for BryteBridge Connect, your organization must be in compliance and in good standing with the state and IRS. Think of as a maintenance plan for your nonprofit, with additional educational and support benefits.
We offer a budget-friendly Core Membership that includes access to the BryteBridge Academy, one (1) BryteBridge Boot Camp annually, access to our monthly office hours coaching sessions, the BryteBridge Knowledge Base, four (4) educational or compliance tickets annually, and one (1) senior-level consultation annually. Core Memberships do not include any state or federal compliance work.
Core Memberships are $79/month and do not have a setup fee. Contact us to set up a Core Membership today.
Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) must be reported to the IRS with Form 990T. This version of the 990 does not replace an existing 990 but is added to either a 990EZ, 990, or 990PF. Pro and Elite memberships can add on filing form 990T for $849 annually.
No. The BryteBridge Academy online learning platform is only available as part of our Connect memberships. If you are looking to use the Academy, without many of the other benefits, we suggest the Core plan for $79 per month. This will get you and your team access to the Academy and BryteBridge Support, your team may use as an extension of your team.
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*Monthly Payments: The first monthly payment will be charged on the same day the setup fee is charged or shortly thereafter.