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How to Avoid a Lawsuit When Choosing a Name For your Nonprofit The name “Revolution Leadership” came to me at the same time that I was inspired to start the nonprofit. I was fortunate that the name was available despite the fact that I did not know the principles in this chapter. As a practicing…

Many business owners take pride in serving their community. But what if you want to turn your small, for-profit business into a nonprofit? Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn more about converting a for-profit business into a nonprofit.  What’s the difference between a for-profit and a nonprofit? It may seem like a simple difference,…

The rise in technology combined with the COVID-19 pandemic showed us that we could work wherever and whenever we wanted. However, just because you can work whenever doesn’t mean you should. Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn why you need a work-life balance. What is a work-life balance? Work-life balance is challenging to define…

Nonprofits are vital to the communities they serve, no matter how large or small. However, when starting your own nonprofit, you will need to decide whether your organization will be local or national. Read Chisholm Law firm’s blog to learn more. The Differences Between Local and National Nonprofits Americans have started over one million nonprofits…

Starting a nonprofit is a noble cause, and it’s an incredible way to serve your community. However, raising money and giving back can be challenging if no one knows about your organization. Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn how to market your nonprofit. What is marketing? Marketing is a simple term that we use…

Nonprofits are a great way to give back to your community and serve the people around you. However, with so many in the world, it can be hard to decide if you should start your own nonprofit. To learn more, read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog. What is a nonprofit? Before discussing whether or not you…

A nonprofit’s mission is to serve communities near and far, and they accomplish this mission in various ways. However, you don’t need to start your own nonprofit to get involved in your community. Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn more.  First Steps Getting involved in your community requires more than just deciding that you…

One of the best ways to protect you and your nonprofit is to handle all donations correctly. An essential part of receiving donations is to create donation receipts! Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn more. What are donation receipts? A donation receipt is proof that someone donated to your nonprofit, whether it was monetary…

Every day, your nonprofit accepts donations and spends money toward your mission. Instead of spending hours poring over individual transactions, you should generate financial statements for the nonprofit. Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn more about financial statements.  What are financial statements? Financial statements are scorecards that let you view the health of your…

Raising money has always been a potential source of liability for nonprofit organizations. If you’re planning to solicit donations, you need to register to fundraise. Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn more about fundraising registration. What is Fundraising Registration? Generally speaking, if your 501c3 nonprofit wants to ask people or organizations in a particular…

You Need a Registered Agent To form your nonprofit, you will be required to list a registered agent. This person is in charge of accepting legal paperwork on behalf of your nonprofit if you are sued. To learn more, read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn more. What is a Registered Agent? The registered agent…

Do You Have to Show Financial Records? A question I am often asked by nonprofits is whether or not you have to show people your financial or other nonprofit records when asked. While you may have to share some items, you don’t have to share everything. Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn more. The…