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Bank Account
A business checking account is necessary for all nonprofit organizations. The account helps keep funds belonging to the organization separated from any accounts personally belonging to board members. Opening a business checking account requires a ...
Do you have an initial Board of Directors?
A Board of Directors manages every nonprofit organization. These people, referred to as board members, trustees, or officers, volunteer their time to provide direction, guidance, and operate the nonprofit. Every nonprofit organization requires at ...
A Note On Scams
New organizations are public entities. All details provided in the Articles of Incorporation (including names, addresses, and phone numbers) are public information. Some states require paid access to new filings, though most are available free to the ...
Branding your Nonprofit
Branding uses slogans, tag-lines, symbols, and graphic design to create an image representing your organization. A logo is only one aspect of an organization’s identity; it is just as important to incorporate consistent branding throughout your ...
Frequently Asked Questions of New Nonprofit Organizations
What is a 501c3? 501c3 is an IRS designation identifying tax-exempt organizations. Receiving 501c3 status requires an organization to engage in charitable activities. 501c3 is often used to refer to nonprofits as a whole, but not all nonprofit ...