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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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New Benetech board member, Robert Wexler

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Our Nonprofit Legal Expert Continues to Offer Wise Advice My last post mentioned our recent Benetech board meeting. Rob has a deep understanding of what makes nonprofits successful. He’s a principal at Adler & Colvin, San Francisco's top law firm specializing in nonprofit law.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Realty with Strings Attached

Bloomerang

If the donor is taking a tax deduction for the gift, there may be an issue with him making the gift conditional on the use of the property. Try to find someone familiar with property law, tax law, estates, and charitable gifts. . Generally, for a gift to be tax-deductible, the donor must relinquish control over its use.

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Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Stevenson is a lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law School and started EJI to dedicate his life to fighting the unequal treatment of marginalized communities. When we teach history in the United States, we often skip the parts that are not so wonderful. We’re issuing more reports. What’s growing and diversifying?

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8 Organizations to Support this Black History Month

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

February is Black History Month and while there are countless ways to honor and celebrate black history throughout the year, we’re giving you a place to start by highlighting eight nonprofits that are making major waves in their communities. Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” Southern Poverty Law Center.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Reality with Strings Attached

Bloomerang

If the donor is taking a tax deduction for the gift, there may be an issue with him making the gift conditional on the use of the property. Try to find someone familiar with property law, tax law, estates, and charitable gifts. . Generally, for a gift to be tax-deductible, the donor must relinquish control over its use.

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Important Considerations for Nonprofits When Applying for IRC 501(c)(3) Status: Part 1

Tech Soup

This is the first of a three-part blog series I have prepared pertaining to the Federal tax aspects of tax-exempt organizations, more commonly known as nonprofits. I spent the last 18 years of my career examining nonprofit organizations of different types. Tax Resources for Nonprofits. Know the Law.

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