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The Affordable Care Act and Charitable Nonprofits - FAQs
A list of frequently asked questions by nonprofit organizations about the Affordable Care Act.
Fair Labor Standards Act Information
An overview of the Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Make Advocacy a Part of Every Board Member's Duty
Understanding the importance of getting nonprofit board members engaged in advocacy.
Charitable Solicitation License Refresher
Organizations or individuals that ask the public for contributions or donations to support a charitable purpose need a charitable solicitation license (“CSL”), unless specifically exempt by law. States have varying laws regulating the solicitation of charitable funds, thus it is important to check the requirements for each state your organization operates in to ensure compliance.
Tips to Navigate Financial Crisis
Tips to assess your nonprofit's financial risks and how to respond to those risks.
Unrelated Business Income Tax
This guide explains the tax on unrelated business income that an organization may be required to pay.
Ten Tips for Donating a Computer
Tips for deciding if it's better to donate or recycle your used computer.
Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
A guide to the federal tax laws applicable to churches and religious organizations.
Nonprofit Fraud: Tips for Spotting and Preventing It
This publication explains simple steps a nonprofit organization can take to reduce it's risk of fraud and how to spot fraud when it occurs.
IRS Publication 557- Tax Exempt Status for your Organization
A guide that describes the procedures to take when seeking tax exempt status from the IRS for your organization.
The Art and Science of Retaining Digital Donors
(March 5, 2019 webinar) This webinar will help you discover how to maximize the retention rates of your digital donors.
IRS Online Course on Tax-Exempt Status
IRS tools, including video and interactive Form 1023, for organizations just beginning the nonprofit status application.
Exemption for Certain Employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
This fact sheet provides general information on the exemption from minimum wage and overtime pay provided by Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act as defined by Regulations, 29 CFR Part 541.
Drafting a Memorandum of Understanding
Co-writing an MOU with a partnering organization can reveal many things about how the future partnership may function.
Donation of Intellectual Property: What Does it Look Like?
Four part series on the valuation and tax deductibility of donated intellectual property, such as artwork, music compositions, or software.