Feb
02
Nonprofit Fundraising Using Social Media: Basic rules of engagement By Thomas R. Reich and Chris Romero Nonprofit fundraising using social media can be a lot more fun than you may think! We are about to cover some fun, free projects your organization can try right out of this blog. Let us know how they work! …
Feb
02
Modern Marketing and Nonprofits by Thomas R. Reich and Chris Romero In today’s competitive nonprofit environment, modern marketing and nonprofits is essential. The first step in modern marketing and nonprofits is the same as it has been since the Phoenicians, develop a working marketing plan! A marketing plan lays out your strategy and direction in the …
Jan
19
You Have it in You: Start a Nonprofit; Be a No Lack Person Quit Saying I can’t and Say I Can! By Chris Romero and Thomas R. Reich You have it in you to do whatever you truly believe in! You know who is behind you, the greatest power in the universe, you can …
Nov
18
Filling out Grant Applications One of the best ways for nonprofit organizations to acquire the capital funding necessary to operate their programs is to solicit for nonprofit grants. Nonprofit grants usually are given to organizations from the local, state or federal government agencies or private organizations, and depend on the proper methiod of filling out grant applications. …
Sep
09
Find out how to Avoid Heavy Fines and Loss of 501c3 Tax Exemption in CharityNet USA’s Free Nonprofit Webcast! You have waited months and finally have received your letter of determination from the IRS awarding your nonprofit with 501c3 Tax Exempt status. While this is a great milestone for your organization, it is important to …
Jun
01
Although the United States Economy has been going through an economic crisis and many nonprofit organizations had projected decreased donations, research has shown that there is actually good news for the nonprofit organizations. According to research, last year’s nonprofit organizations were not down as much as they had originally projected and they are projecting increased …
May
27
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 …
Jan
25
The Cyber-Assistant will do good things for first-time 501(c)(3) applicants but will it do enough to justify waiting to submit your 1023 application? In 2003, the IRS started a review and revision process of how they examined applications for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. They called this process, “Project ASPIRE,” and was created in response to …
Oct
08
Many non-profits 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 …
Apr
01
On a day to day basis I have dealings with a variety of nonprofit organizations, and have discovered one pressing issue that seems to be faced by all organizations, startup and established, big and small-conflicts of interest. Because conflicts of interest can be a serious threat to both an organization′s reputation and their exempt status, …
