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How to Get Money to Start Your Nonprofit One of the hardest parts of starting a nonprofit can be finding the money to make your dreams a reality. From the filing fees, to the trademark registration, and the day-to-day expenses, starting a nonprofit requires some money to get started. Don’t let the lack of money keep…

Can I Turn My For-Profit Business into a Nonprofit? If you’re thinking about starting your own nonprofit but you already own a business, you may be wondering if it’s possible to turn your existing business into a nonprofit. The answer is it depends… In order for an organization to be a nonprofit, particularly if you want it…

What are the Annual Reporting Requirements for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits? For nonprofit organizations operating under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, annual reporting isn’t just a legal obligation; it’s a cornerstone of transparency and accountability. These reports not only ensure compliance with federal regulations but also serve as vital tools for donors, stakeholders, and the public…

What Types of Insurance Do Nonprofits Need If you are starting your own nonprofit you’ve probably asked yourself  “Do I need insurance, and if so what type do I need?” Having insurance for your nonprofit is strongly encouraged but the type of policy you get is up to you. There are 5 main types of insurance for nonprofits that…

Federal Funding for Nonprofits for COVID-19 Disaster Relief Coronavirus and Nonprofits If you’re anything like me, your life has been impacted by COVID-19 (coronavirus) and it’s effect on our world.Your nonprofit may have been impacted as well.My nonprofit, Revolution Leadership, had to cancel our 19th Annual leadership retreat at University of Central Florida. We were expecting 300…

How to Trademark a Saying Regular words, sayings, slogans, catchphrases and expressions can be trademarked if the individual, business or organization that applies to register the trademark can show that it has gained a particular significance as it relates to certain goods or services. This means that you’ll need to prove that the saying is distinguishable…

Helpful Tips for your Trademark Application There are several things that you should know before applying for trademarks. Here are a few things that you should know. Let’s begin with the process of deciding which type of application you should file. Online v. Paper Applications There are two ways to submit your application for a federal trademark.…

Why You Need Strategic Trademark Advice Defining a Trademark Strategy The first step when determining your trademark strategy is to recognize that every trademark you create (company name, logo, slogan, etc.) potentially has market value and deserves to be legally protected. Once you have committed to legally protecting your trademarks, you can move forward with finding…

The Best Way to Create a Trademark Creating or selecting a trademark is no easy task. It’s more than just picking a name that you like. Here are a few helpful tips to help you select a trademark that is most likely to be approved for registration by the federal government. Make sure it satisfies…

Types of Trademarks Do you need to register your trademark but are not sure which type of trademark you need to register? If so, this article is for you! Types of Trademarks Are you at the point where you feel that you are ready to register the trademark of your company, nonprofit, product or service? Or maybe…

Everything You Need to Know about Trademark Renewal Trademark Renewal In order to maintain your trademark once it has been registered with the federal government, you will need to renew it regularly. One of the easiest ways to lose the rights that you have worked so hard to acquire through your trademark is to fail…

What is a Trademark? If you have ever wondered what a trademark actually is – this article should help to clear things up. Trademarks are usually among the most essential and valuable assets of a business, brand, product, service, nonprofit or a company. Why? Because trademarks allow the general public to identify goods or services in…