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All in Nonprofit
Are you starting a new socially-driven endeavor? Do you want to change the structure of your nonprofit organization? In either of those cases, an L3C may be the perfect option for you!
Do you want to form a non-profit to increase awareness or deepen your impact? If so, get inspired by Stephanie Pearson-Davis and informed about Bullying Prevention through her non-profit It Could Be Your Kid (www.ItCouldBeYourKid.org). The Law Office of Alexis Hart McDowell formed the non-profit and can help you as well.
The IRS classifies nonprofit organizations (those that qualify for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status) as either “public charities” or “private foundations.” Although there are a number of detailed rules that distinguish between these two types of nonprofits, the major difference comes down to how involved the public is in the funding of these organizations. Read on to find out more…
Fundraising is the lifeblood of any charitable organization. The State of Illinois has one centralized process to make sure that fundraising is conducted ethically and with appropriate oversight. This process is called Charitable Solicitation Registration.
Running a nonprofit can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be a great challenge. With a great support team and by sticking to these top ten essentials, your nonprofit can be stronger and more effective than ever.
If you have the vision, commitment, and passion to create a church from scratch, the legal part doesn’t have to be too hard. Here are ten basic steps (well, really 9) that you need to follow to create a church.
Leading a nonprofit organization can be incredibly rewarding, and uniquely challenging. Operating a nonprofit is like running a business: it requires discipline, organization, and clear systems. Take a look at our 5 Keys to boost your operations for a more impactful organization.
A registered agent is the person or company who is empowered to receive official communications on behalf of an entity. Read on to find out the top reasons why your business could use a registered agent service.
If you are on the board of directors for a nonprofit you know that fundraising is the lifeblood of the nonprofit sector. Read on to understand the applicable laws and get insight on how to create systems for legal compliance and risk management when it comes to fundraising.
Keeping a nonprofit running smoothly is not always an easy feat. The best way to keep a nonprofit healthy is to perform regular “checkups” to make such that it is always in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Read on to find out the top 5 steps to keep your nonprofit in compliance and running smoothly.
When you give a referral to the people you trust the most, you are telling them, “here’s somebody I think can help.” You are looking for someone to understand their situation and help to make it better. That’s why when you hire Alexis Hart McDowell, Esq., you aren’t just paying someone to perform a service. You are entrusting your livelihood, and your future, with a professional whose sole desire is to help make the situation better and the burden lighter.
Do you have a heart to help but need some help yourself to start your non-profit? Then this Non-Profit Checklist is just the resource you need. This checklist provides an outline to get your Non-profit from the starting line to success!
