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.

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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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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Value of volunteer time as in-kind revenue

Volunteers can't deduct the gift of their time to our organization. But – the flip side of this – WE, the nonprofit, can claim it...
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Is volunteer time deductible?

Here’s the thing. Volunteer time is not deductible to the volunteer. *sad trombone sound* Mileage and out of pocket costs can be. Here’s a link you...
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Conflict of Interest Policy & Annual Certification

What is it? This wizard will generate a conflict of interest policy for your board to adopt and, optionally, an annual disclosure form for board...
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Can a Founder of a Nonprofit Make a Salary?

When I meet with folks who are planning to start a nonprofit, there are a couple of questions I almost always get. And, unsurprisingly, this...
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Is my employee exempt or non-exempt?

Employees who work overtime must be paid overtime wages. Some employees are exempt from overtime requirements, but just wanting your employee to be exempt from...
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