Existing Nonprofit Resources

Running a nonprofit is like any other business – full of paperwork!

We know that most nonprofit leaders do their work because they’re an expert in the mission – not necessarily all the paperwork. If you’re looking to protect, strengthen, and grow your organization, you need the right information. We’ve collected our top resources here to help you level up the nonprofit.

Are Nonprofits Required to File a BOI FinCEN Report?

As a small business owner or nonprofit professional, it can be EXHAUSTING to try to keep up with all the changes in the laws. I'm...
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To Be or Not to Be a Nonprofit?

You want to make a difference. Therefore, you have to start a nonprofit. Or… maybe you don’t. I get it. I’m a nonprofit lawyer, so...
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What’s the Statement of Functional Expenses (And What’s It For?)

If you’ve ever run a business, you know how much accounting is involved. All that number-crunching doesn’t go away because you’re doing valuable work with...
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Cash vs. Accrual Accounting – What Should Nonprofits Use?

I know accounting isn’t the #1 most exciting topic for everyone in the nonprofit world, but let’s face it: when you run a nonprofit, the...
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What is Employment Practices Liability Insurance and When Do You Need It?

Nonprofits are businesses that are not organized for profit, but instead are aiming to accomplish a very specific mission. Yes, they’re different from other businesses....
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Trademarks – How Does It Work?

If you’ve started a new nonprofit, you probably went through the branding process - building a website, designing a logo, and allllll your other communications....
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Trademark vs Copyright: What’s the Difference?

I meet with lots of clients who are building new programs, initiatives, and brands. So, I get this question a LOT - what’s the difference...
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Help! I Got a Cease & Desist Letter- Now What?!

When you’ve turned your big idea into a successful nonprofit, few things are a bigger buzzkill than getting a trademark cease and desist letter. This...
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I’m starting a nonprofit…do I need nonprofit insurance?

Is nonprofit insurance a necessity? This is a question I WISH more founders asked me! (more…)
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