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Can board members abstain from voting on nonprofit business?
Question: Some of our board members plan to abstain from voting on a contentious issue at our next board meeting. Can we have a rule to...
Can we accept donations before we receive our IRS tax-exempt status?
Question: We have a donor who would like to make a large donation to the nonprofit before the end of the year, but our 501(c)(3) status...
Can our paid staff volunteer at a special event?
Question: We have a special event coming up, and several of our staff members would like to work the event (they are not event staff,...
What are the requirements for private foundations giving out grants?
Question: If a private foundation offers $25,000 grants, can they give smaller awards to their applicants who ask for the full amount? Yes. Typically, grants...
Can we do business without all 3 of our board members present?
Question: We have 3 board members, which is the minimum number required by our state. One of our board members needs to take an extended medical...
Mission Guardian Member Badge
As a Mission Guardian member, you can put the member badge on your website to communicate to your community that you have a strong team...
Employee Candidate Letter
What is it? This wizard will generate a letter for you to give your employee who is running for office. START THE WIZARD
Single-Use Rental Agreement
What is it? This wizard will generate a single-use rental agreement for you to use. If you are leasing your space for one-time events, this...
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…)