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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…

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…

Trademarks and copyrights are both terms that you’re probably familiar with. However, there are some differences between what they are and what they cover. Read Chisholm Law Firm’s blog to learn more about the differences between trademarks and copyrights. What is a trademark? A trademark is a symbol or word that identifies products or services…

You must do a few things regarding accepting donations to protect yourself from financial liability. You’ll need to craft financial paperwork, like donor contribution statements, donor receipts, and donor agreements.  Donor Contribution Statements Technically, the IRS requires a contribution statement for donations over $250 or if you provide goods or services for gifts over $75.…

A critical part of running or managing a nonprofit is ensuring that you are current with your annual filings. Although you can hire someone to handle it for you, it is good to understand the basics of what you will be filing. Read on to see the annual filings that Chisholm Law Firm encourages you…

An important part of starting your 501c3 nonprofit will be assembling a team of volunteers to help you execute your vision. Volunteers can be a huge benefit because they provide you with a team that can carry out various projects and initiatives. That’s why it’s vital to recruit volunteers. Recruiting volunteers allows you to be…

Incorporating your nonprofit is not enough to protect you from being personally sued. You will also need to follow these rules regarding how you run your nonprofit to make sure you do not lose the limited liability protection. Limited liability protects you from being penalized as an individual instead of a nonprofit. Here are ten…

It is crucial to register your name and logo as a trademark when you start a nonprofit. Having a trademark gives you ownership of your name and logo, allows you to make money when licensing other products, markets your nonprofit, and more. However, to get a trademark, you have to apply for one. The United…

Many of the legal documents you are required to complete may require you to include a phone number for your nonprofit. Subsequent documents for your nonprofit such as bank accounts, grant applications, etc., may also need your phone number. Because so many documents require a phone number, it can put you in danger if it…

One of the best ways to keep track of all of your nonprofit records and legal documents is to invest in a Corporate Minute Book. A Corporate Minute Book is an elegant, custom-made portfolio engraved with your nonprofit’s name. When you utilize a Corporate Minute Book, you will be able to keep all of your…

Employment records are essential for both for-profit businesses and nonprofits. As your nonprofit hires people, you will want to keep accurate and complete records of their employment. Here are some examples of the documents you should keep as records of the employees and vendors of your nonprofit. Employment Agreements Essentially, an employment agreement is a…

Nonprofits serve the public. Therefore, a Board of Directors is required to govern a nonprofit. Before you invite someone to serve on the Board of a nonprofit or agree to serve on a board, it’s essential to know the expectations and responsibilities of board members. Here is a summary of the role of the Board…