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Nonprofit Volunteer vs. Employee: The Classification Mistakes Most Organizations Miss

She shows up every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m., sits at the same desk near the front office, and answers...

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Nonprofit Gifts with Unwanted Strings & Evaluating Complex Assets

Consider this scenario: a longtime supporter writes to offer your organization her late father’s...

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Restricted Donations for Nonprofits: When Your Nonprofit Says Yes to Restricted Money

Somewhere in your nonprofit’s books probably sits a line item that makes the room a little worried when...

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AI Note-Takers in Nonprofit Meetings: What to Check Before Letting the Bot In

Most nonprofit leaders have had the same awkward Zoom moment: you join a meeting, someone says hello,...

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What Decisions Does a Nonprofit Board Need to Approve?

Have you ever opened a draft policy, skimmed the title, seen the word “compliance,” had your eyes glaze...

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What Nonprofit Leaders Should Know Before Using AI for Legal Questions

In February, a federal judge in Manhattan ruled that 31 documents a defendant created using Anthropic’s...

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Website Accessibility Lawsuits Are Not Just a Big-Company Problem

Website accessibility lawsuits aren’t just affecting major companies. Small organizations are especially...

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When to Shred: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Document Retention Policy

You might think keeping every document your organization has ever created forever is the safe choice. Spoiler...

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Can Private Foundations Fund Charities That Lobby?

Here’s a question I hear a lot from nonprofit orgs: If a private foundation gives us a grant, can...

Raffles and Casino Nights: Fun to Run, Potentially Tricky to Report

Thinking about hosting a raffle, bingo night, or casino fundraiser? These events can be great for engaging...

Your Nonprofit's Name Is an Asset, and You Can Protect It Like One

Here’s a trademark cautionary tale with a nonprofit at the center of it. Game Plan, Inc., a nonprofit...

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Is Your Nonprofit Leaving Money on the Table? The Tax Exemption Most Organizations Forget

Here’s something that trips up even seasoned nonprofit ops leaders: your IRS determination letter doesn’t...

Nonprofits and Social Media Influencers

Nonprofits are increasingly turning to social media influencers to expand their reach and attract donors....

Can Your Nonprofit Tell Staff to Keep Politics Out of the Workplace?

Yep, for the most part. But there are a few wrinkles worth knowing about. A common misconception is...

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When Your Revenue Might Not Be Tax-Exempt: UBIT

Most nonprofit revenue is tax-exempt—but not all of it. If your organization generates income from activities...

Conflict of Interest Policies: A Quick Refresher

Here’s a scenario that plays out in boardrooms more often than you’d think. The board is...

When Your Grantee Is Overseas: Public Charities & International Grants

Plenty of U.S. public charities fund work overseas, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But the...

Why Your Nonprofit Needs an Email Policy

That email you “deleted” last week? There’s a good chance it’s still sitting...

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