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How to Protect Your Nonprofit’s Name from  Counterfeits and Identity Thefts I still remember the awful feeling I had when I first became aware that someone was using my nonprofit’s name without our permission. I remember thinking “What type of person would do this to a nonprofit that is helping students?” I was devastated and…

What is a Name Search? Now that you feel you have chosen a good name, here is how you check to verify if it is available. The only way to know if someone already has the rights to the name that you want to use is to conduct a professional name search. This involves looking…

6 Things to Consider When Choosing a Name Now that you know the legal standard that will be considered if a court ever has to decide if your mark is too similar to someone else’s, you can keep them in mind as you are narrowing down your choices. Here are just a few more factors…

How to Know if You Have a Name You Can Legally Protect? Now that we know what our goal should be when it comes to choosing a name for our nonprofit, let’s talk about the guidelines that we should take into consideration when choosing a name: You cannot trademark a generic term or something that…

Why Do You Need a Name You Can Legally Protect? Now that you understand how names are protected using trademarks, we need to discuss why it is important for you to choose a name for your nonprofit that you can legally protect. The reason it is important is that you will be investing hundreds and…

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…

Convert Your For-Profit Business into a Nonprofit 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?…

Why You Need a Work-Life Balance 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?…

Advantages & Disadvantages of Local and National Nonprofits 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…

How to Market Your Nonprofit 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…

Should You Start Your Own Nonprofit? 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?…

Get Involved in Your Community 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…