When the IRS examines a 501(c)(3) application, one of the major issues they are looking for is any potential conflict that exists. This conflict of interest could exist between the nonprofit organization and its board members, directors, trustees, or key employees. In my experience working with clients who are applying for their 501(c)(3) status, I …
Monthly Archive: May 2010
May
27
Developing & Submitting a Killer Nonprofit Grant Proposal
A Webinar about Developing & Submitting a Killer Nonprofit Grant Proposal! Over $50 billion in grants is given away each year to charities, churches, and schools nationwide. Are you getting your share of this sum? If you haven’t yet started submitting grants for funding, now is the time to get started! No matter what your program …
May
25
Preparing Financials for your Grant Proposal
Many nonprofits do not take the time to hash out an estimated budget for their programs before embarking on the grant proposal process. However, establishing a budget is an essential step in the operation of every organization, regardless of whether or not they are seeking grant funding. Without conducting some research regarding costs and making financial calculations, …
May
21
How Effective are PSA's?
Radio and television have undergone significant changes since they were first introduced and so have the public service announcements they host. Public Service Announcements originally began airing in the 1940’s during World War II as a means of boosting morale. Over time, they shifted away from a national propaganda focus and began to highlight special …
May
18
Friendly ways to promote nonprofit message
Have you ever really wanted to let your community know about an important issue that’s near and dear to your charity or non profits heart but didn’t have the funds to get the awareness out? If you’re like many non profits in today’s economy trying to get the most out of your advertising dollars, it …
May
11
User-Friendly Available for Non Profit Organizations
CharityNet USA, a full-service resource center for non profits and charities, is excited to announce their new non profit website, specifically designed to better equip those seeking services to start-up or grow their organization. The new non profit website includes interactive tools and non profit resources sure to meet the needs of charitable organizations nationwide. …
May
07
Funding Your Nonprofit through Grants
So, you have started this amazing new organization which is going to assist a cause that is important to you, right? Now the important question comes in. How are you going to find the money to run your organization? Are you going to apply for grant funding¸ ask for donations, or conduct fundraisers? Honestly, your …
