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Form 990 and 990-EZ

Do you know which Form 990-series return you are required to file for the 2010 tax year? The 990 filing thresholds for the year 2010 and later (filed in 2011 and later) changed as follows for all organizations required...

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June 19, 2017

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5 Steps to Build Your Organization’s Civic Reach

This post was originally published here (Resources – Philanthropy Journal News) Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lewis Sharpstone Ensuring sustainability is a top priority for almost every nonprofit organization...

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June 19, 2017

7 min read

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NGOs – Non Govermental Organizations

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an organization that was not founded by a state and, therefore, is typically independent of governments. Although the definition can technically include for-profit corporations...

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June 16, 2017

10 min read

Governance & Compliance

Public Disclosure Requirements

Generally, exempt organizations must make certain annual returns and applications for exemption available for public inspection and provide copies of such returns and applications to individuals who request them. Copies...

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June 16, 2017

11 min read

Nonprofit Fundamentals

Fiscal Sponsorship – An Alternative To Creating A Nonprofit

Fiscal sponsorship is an agreement between an established 501(c)(3) charity and a relatively new, unincorporated organization that lacks its own tax exempt status but is interested in soliciting donations and grants...

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June 14, 2017

11 min read

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How Nonprofits Can Save Money on Postage

Nonprofit Standard Mail – While nonprofit organizations and businesses use Standard Mail® the same way, authorized nonprofit organizations are eligible for additional savings on Standard Mail. Eligibility to use...

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June 14, 2017

2 min read

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Understanding Donations

To be deductible, charitable contributions must be made to qualified organizations. Qualified organizations include, but are not limited to, federal, state, and local governments and organizations organized and operated...

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June 14, 2017

5 min read

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Sample Nonprofit Board Policies and Procedures

Over the years, we have received countless requests for help creating various policy manuals. It is important that you use the templates listed below only as a guide. Read carefully to make sure your established policy...

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June 13, 2017

2 min read

Fundraising & Growth

Nonprofit Grant Writing

For many in the world of nonprofits, grant writing remains a daunting task. But it does not have to be this way; all you need are your professional skills and your proven passion for the organization. A huge part about...

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June 10, 2017

4 min read

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Community Foundations

Community foundations are tax-exempt public charities serving thousands of people who share a common concern improving the quality of life in their area. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create...

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June 10, 2017

3 min read

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