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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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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