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Is your nonprofit organization ‘grant-ready’? 

Candid

By law, foundations can only give to organizations if they are set up for a charitable purpose , as defined by the IRS. You can learn more about filing for 501(c)(3) status here. Here are a few: Are you a 501(c)(3) organization as defined by the IRS? You’ll need to show potential funders your IRS letter of determination.

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4 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit Ready For Tax Season

Achieve

Many nonprofits are so focused on the acquisition of funds during their fundraising campaigns that they forget there’s a step afterward – filing your 990 with the IRS. . That’s right, there are some up-sides to filing irritating tax forms every year. Your nonprofit will need to file one of four primary 990s: . You’re not alone!

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

So far, that sounds pretty familiar to how all companies operate. by donors, grantors, governing boards, or by law.???. The collection of financial and non-financial data to support the new reporting and 990 filing requirements. An organization may have many funds supporting?its?mission. self-balancing accounts?that?must

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How to license mixed media, without a law degree

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What's even better, you don't need a law degree to understand it! s licensing and that of the sound bite? If you upload your images to Flickr, the license information is displayed on the photo page ; 3) Embed the license information directly into the file. into the file itself. Sounds of Samba??? more is better???

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How Much Can Nonprofits Spend on Political Advertising? Here’s What Experts Say

Whole Whale

Sound hazy? Under campaign finance law, any person or entity that makes an independent expenditure (IE) must disclose that IE to the FEC within 24 hours. This information must be filed with the FEC within 24 hours of making the expenditure. You’re not alone. Let’s start with disclosure.

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5 Ways to Use Data Storytelling for Advocacy

Tech Soup

At first thought, data and storytelling sound like an odd mix. "Data" sounds dry, while storytelling weaves narratives aimed at appealing to people's emotions. Over the past year, many different initiatives and projects have emerged that focus on tracking people killed during interaction with law enforcement.

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Nonprofit Radio: How to Make Podcasts That Promote Your Brand and Engage Supporters

NTEN

From questions about the actual production of the files, to distribution, to listener metrics and feedback, there are plenty of moving parts that can raise questions. This method is great for its ease of use and immediacy but will not allow you to add any sound effects, music, or cut in other voices and input.

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