Archive for March 2025
Scandal Alert: Is Your Consultant Operating Within the Law?
TL;DR:If you’re paying anyone outside your organization to help in any stage or manner of fundraising—like event planning, grant writing, sponsorships, or marketing—they are legally required to be registered with the Attorney General. This rule protects nonprofits and the public trust, so always check their registration before hiring! W2 employees and volunteers are exempt. What…
Read MoreThe Nonprofit Funding Freeze: Why We Must Invest in Fundraising to Weather the Storm
By Emily Barany & Katie Pearson TL;DR:Disruption in government grants has left nonprofits struggling for funds. Diversify your income, build strong donor relationships, and beef up your fundraising team. With inflation and layoffs, individual donors might give less, and funders are focusing on immediate needs issues instead of systemic changes. Stick to your existing funders,…
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