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.
How Do Nonprofits Make Money?
There are some BIG myths about the nonprofit world that derail founders on their journey to starting a charity. Here's a big one: "Once we...
Can a Nonprofit Founder Take a Salary?
Starting a nonprofit takes grit, determination, and a whole lot of your time, money, and effort. So, I get the question all the time: Can...
Founder’s Syndrome: How to Avoid the Trap of Doing It All
Let me tell you something nobody will ever say you're starting a nonprofit. You've got this amazing vision. You're ready to change the world. You're...
How to Fund a Nonprofit Startup and Pay Yourself the Right Way as a Nonprofit Founder
Quick answer: Nonprofit founders need to fund the nonprofit startup before they can possibly pay themselves. Nonprofits must generate revenue intentionally and treat finances like...
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...
Can the board vote by email?
It can be tough to get everyone on the Board in a room together to vote on an issue. Not to mention what if it’s...
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...
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...
What Kind of Nonprofit Should You Start?
If I had a nickel for every time a new client meeting started with “Okay, so we want to start a 501(c)(3),” I know where...
