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Nonprofits FAQ

Nonprofit Basics

Five Reasons to Incorporate Your Nonprofit Association

How to Form a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation

Protecting Your Nonprofit Corporation's Tax-Exempt Status

Tax Concerns When Your Nonprofit Corporation Earns Money

Create a Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofit

Using Your Nonprofit’s Website to Help Fundraise

What Are the Rules for Nonprofit Fundraising?

Remind Volunteers About Tax Deductions for Expenses

Can a Nonprofit Make a Profit?

Why Your Nonprofit Should Publish

Nonprofit Volunteers: Top Five Tips to Keep Them Coming

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Why Your Nonprofit Should Publish

Whether your nonprofit is a small fledgling group or a large established organization, it may need to communicate with many different people: members, foundations, donors, legislators, media, and the general public. A print or Web publication may help get your words out in a consistent and recognizable way. The type and mission of your nonprofit and the money and staff available will help determine the most fitting publication: a print or email newsletter, a website, or magazine.

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As a director of a nonprofit, can I be held personally liable?

I was recently asked to be on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization. The business is in financial trouble, which appears to be largely due to mismanagement by the current staff -- and the board at present seems to be around solely to rubber-stamp the decisions of the staff. If the board decides to maintain its current complacency and the business continues to fail, may the board be legally responsible for the debt of the nonprofit?

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Form a Nonprofit

Choose a name.
File articles of incorporation.
Apply for your IRS tax exemption.
Apply for a state tax exemption.
Draft bylaws.
Appoint directors.
Hold a meeting of the board.
Obtain licenses and permits.

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