Unincorporated Association
Unincorporated Association. An informal group that comes together to perform some social good. Find more information here.
California Attorney General’s Guide for Charities
The Attorney General’s Guide for Charities is intended to help volunteers and others who serve as directors, officers or fundraisers for nonprofit charitable organizations. It provides practical information and answers to questions frequently asked about charities. In addition, the Guide summarizes some of the more important California laws affecting the creation and operation of nonprofit charitable corporations.
The Steps for Starting a California Nonprofit Corporation
Ready to start a nonprofit corporation in California? Download [download id=”18491″] which contains: An outline of everything that you need to do Direct links to the required forms for the Secretary of State, Franchise Tax Board, Internal Revenue Service and Attorney General
Before you start
Thinking about starting a nonprofit? This excellent post discusses myths, realities, questions, tips, warnings and the steps you need to know before starting a nonprofit. Read this thoughtful article first Don’t Do It: Don’t Start a Nonprofit, and this excellent article from Attorney’s Takagi and Chan and finally The Gentle Art of Dissuasion: Four Steps For […]
Finding Your Funding Model
Nonprofit leaders spend an enormous amount of time on fundraising, but many typically have little idea how to secure the money they will need over the next five years. At the same time, their vision for how the organization’s programs will evolve over the next five years is often sharp and clear. The rub is […]
Vehicle Donation Programs
Here are two IRS booklets for organizations considering a vehicle donation program. A Charity’s Guide to Vehicle Donations Publication 4302 A Donor’s Guide to Vehicle Donations Publication 4303
Ethical Fundraising
In the for-profit world, people are hired on commission all the time. In other words, they are paid a percentage of what they bring in. In the nonprofit world, this is considered unethical. These resources explain why. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) exists to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals and the […]
State Charitable Solicitation Statutes
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia have charitable solicitation statutes that generally require nonprofits soliciting contributions and, in most cases, their for-profit fundraising professionals to register prior to soliciting contributions or providing fundraising counsel services. It is critical for nonprofits and their fundraising professionals to know about, and be in compliance with, these statutes […]
What’s the Best Way to Raise Money?
If you are new to fundraising or just want to check your organization’s fundraising strategy this article from Blue Avacado offers some excellent guidance. Just Tell Me: What’s the Best Way to Raise Money? Choosing a Revenue Strategy
Capital Campaigns
Capital campaigns are generally considered to be fundraising efforts for major capital purposes, usually to the tune of millions of dollars and, on occasion, a billion dollars or more. This capital campaign website is dedicated to the discussion of capital campaign fundraising for nonprofit organizations. It includes sample materials, training guides and articles all related to managing […]
