With another political season upon us people are organizing to support causes they care about. One means of doing that is to form a so-called social welfare organization, a type of nonprofit that [...]
Managers of nonprofits can sometimes be surprised to learn that their organization’s tax-exempt status does not free it from all forms of tax. At the planning stage, accounting for a nonprofit’s [...]
Nonprofit organizations need to give careful thought to how they protect themselves against liability for workplace injuries. California law requires all employers with one or more employees to [...]
Partnering with a for-profit business can be a way for a nonprofit to greatly enhance its fundraising efforts. In a so-called commercial coventure, the for-profit business shares a portion of its [...]
Donors to nonprofits will sometimes attach conditions to their gifts. Restrictions can limit how an organization uses funds. When an organization is offered a gift that comes with strings [...]
Branding is an essential component of any nonprofit’s broader efforts to raise money and serve its mission. An organization’s trademarks can become core assets with real value. But they can also [...]
California has the largest population of veterans in the nation. Service members sometimes need help transitioning from military to civilian life. Some veterans return from military life with [...]
Offering alcohol at fundraising events and other sponsored social events can be a good way to enhance a relaxed atmosphere and encourage giving. Before deciding to serve alcohol at an event, a [...]
Sexual misconduct in the workplace has never been acceptable and has been unlawful for many years. But with the rise of social media and especially since movements like #MeToo have grown popular, [...]
Social media offers nonprofits of every kind expand the reach of their message, stay in touch with donors, and promote their work. A well-executed social media plan is arguably an essential [...]