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Sticker Shock: The Dangers of Free Website Building & Hosting for Non-Profits

Byte Technology

There are laws in place dictating that free website builders and hosts are duty-bound to have safeguards in place to keep your site secure. Also, should something go wrong with your NPO’s site, it’s likely it will take some time for the company to address the problem and fix it, as it isn’t in their financial interest to do so.

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How Does Limited Liability Affect a Nonprofit

ASU Lodestar Center

In particular, “nonprofit” is a term associated with state law, while “tax-exempt” is a term associated with federal tax law. Interested in learning more about financing an NPO? While LLC laws vary from state to state, an LLC generally: Doesn’t need to file an annual report. Can I Deduct It? 26 USC § 501(c)(3).

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How to Responsibly Handle an Open Bar at Nonprofit Events

ASU Lodestar Center

If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. Use the following suggestions to develop a plan with the hosting staff to monitor alcohol intake and address inebriation: Check IDs and issue bracelets to adults so that the bar knows they're old enough to drink.

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How to Responsibly Handle an Open Bar at Non-Profit Events

ASU Lodestar Center

If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. Use the following suggestions to develop a plan with the hosting staff to monitor alcohol intake and address inebriation: Check IDs and issue bracelets to adults so that the bar knows they're old enough to drink.

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How to Make Sure Your Nonprofit Isn’t Dissolved

NonProfit Hub

This report keeps track of your profits and losses, which can help your NPO react, alter and prepare for the future. Nonprofits are accountable for following both internal and external laws and ethical practices. Don’t get overwhelmed though—you don’t have to be an expert on every issue. Statement of activity. Duty of obedience.

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More about that Homeless Avatar in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I received an email message from one of the staff members from the NPO Mensajeros de la Paz who teamed up with their PR agency to run this campaign. In less than two weeks, the presence of spanish NPO. Have you been able to draw attention to issue of homeless youth? It's the same argument all NPOs use. sponsor a child.

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Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

To add more fuel to the fire, the Direct Marketing Association says that due to rising consumer hostility toward Direct Mail, laws have been proposed in 15+ states to create “Do Not Mail” registries. One of the main drawbacks about Direct Mail is that the people who donate money, on average, are older and older.