As of January 2022, on the heels of widespread child abuse allegations in the nonprofit sector, all organizations meeting the definition of a “youth service organization” must take certain steps [...]
In December 2018 the California Office of the Attorney General announced proposed new rules that would make a number of important changes to the reporting forms used by nonprofits registered to [...]
Volunteers are often essential to all aspects of a nonprofit’s operations. They do everything from basic administrative tasks to high level analysis. Because volunteers can be involved in almost [...]
Nonprofits decide to change their names for lots of different reasons. Perhaps the old name no longer reflects the core mission or values of an evolving organization. Or perhaps the old name has [...]
Raffles are a popular and effective way to raise money for causes. Among other things, raffles can expand the potential pool of donors to an organization. Individuals may like the idea of giving [...]
Every nonprofit in California must register with the state attorney general’s office. The purpose of registration is to assist the state’s efforts to monitor nonprofits’ compliance with the rules [...]
Every legal entity organized in California must comply with certain reporting rules. Compliance with reporting rules is important for a variety of reasons. In the nonprofit realm, compliance can [...]
Social welfare nonprofits are often established to provide a tax-exempt vehicle for organizing around a specific political topic. Under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, social [...]
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 [...]
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