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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. A charity or nonprofits plans can be shut down for a failure to properly register. Dissatisfied employees heighten legal risks.

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How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Simply being recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit organization does not permit you to fundraise. In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. Charitable registration .

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Social Spending Bill Includes Provisions Worth Watching for the Nonprofit Sector

NonProfit PRO

Federal legislation can have a wide-ranging impact on nonprofit organizations and the people they serve. New laws can change the way both your donors and clients interact with you.

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How Nonprofits Can Navigate Political Engagement and Maintain Public Trust

NonProfit Quarterly

Balancing Free Speech and Nonpartisanship Nevertheless, the prohibition against political campaign intervention remains the law, and 501c3 organizations must comply with the Johnson Amendment or risk their tax-exempt status and the imposition of other penalties under federal and state laws. See Regan v.

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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

Here are a few: Are you a 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the IRS? By law, foundations can only give to organizations if they are set up for a charitable purpose , as defined by the IRS. Photo credit: Hispanolistic via gettyimages The post Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’?

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Compensation Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations: 4 FAQs

Top Nonprofits

A thorough HR audit can highlight your organization’s policy gaps and inefficiencies in many areas, including your compensation approach. New pay transparency laws taking effect in your area. If you’re preparing to comply with a new local law or just getting ready for the future, a compensation consultant can help.

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The downsides of starting a nonprofit organization

Candid

There are many benefits that come with starting a nonprofit organization, from tax advantages to grant eligibility; however, too often we forget to consider the downsides to starting a nonprofit—and there are some potential dealbreakers! Starting a nonprofit is a big financial commitment. The cost of incorporating.