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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 ...
The Importance of Marketing Your Nonprofit
Before we get started with this step, take a minute to congratulate yourself! Forming a nonprofit, applying for tax-exempt status, and filing the required state documentation is a huge accomplishment. Now that (most) of the legal filings are out of ...
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 ...