Legal Advice
The Importance of a Corporate Minute Book
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…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Have Multiple Nonprofits Within an Umbrella Nonprofit
Having multiple nonprofits under an umbrella nonprofit may seem like a good idea. This is because the parent organization, or the umbrella, may provide resources to the smaller organizations. Many people ask if they could have multiple nonprofits under an umbrella nonprofit. Let me answer this frequently asked question about starting your nonprofit. Have you…
Read More18 Ways to Overcome a Trademark Application Refusal
The Trademark Application Process Many people mistakenly think that the application process is complete after you submit your trademark application. This could not be farther from the truth! Instead, one of the most important parts of the application process begins after you have submitted your application. This is the part where you have to respond to the examining attorney’s…
Read More3 Things You Need to Start Your Own Nonprofit
Starting a nonprofit doesn’t require everything at once. Many founders feel overwhelmed by paperwork, IRS rules, and compliance details before they even begin. In reality, every nonprofit starts with a short list of core requirements. Before applying for tax-exempt status, fundraising, or launching programs, there are three foundational pieces every nonprofit needs. Once these are…
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