A wealthy donor can be a boon to a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts, both for his or her direct contributions as well as the access the donor can give to other members of the elite. But what if a [...]
It’s a scenario no church wants to face. A large donor suddenly has a change of heart and demands that some or all of a significant gift be returned. Perhaps the donor is facing an unexpected [...]
In a donation installment plan a donor agrees to give a certain amount on a recurring basis, often monthly. Often described as “sustainer” programs, installment plans offer donors with an option [...]
As a church grows and acquires financial resources, managing the church’s assets can become a job unto itself. Like any organization that is fortunate enough to have extra resources on hand, a [...]
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 [...]
Whether a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization is set up to pursue a narrow purpose, like advocating for a particular piece of legislation, or has broad goals, it typically will need to raise [...]
Many people like to include charitable gifts in their wills and other estate plans. For beneficiary organizations these kinds of gifts are potentially significant sources of giving. An [...]
In July the Treasury Department and IRS announced a significant change to the reporting requirements for nonprofits that meet the requirements to be treated as a social welfare organization under [...]
Large gifts to nonprofits sometimes come with strings attached. When a large donor conditions a gift upon also having a voice in management, perhaps with a seat on the board or other meaningful [...]
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 [...]