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Do You Need to File a Tax Return if Your Group Had No Activity?

It’s been a tough year for too many reasons to count. From virtual fundraising to online holiday events, nonprofit groups have shown their ability to adapt to a strenuous situation. But not all groups were able to continue when the pandemic hit. Our support team has received a few inquiries around this topic and we…

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11 Virtual Community Service Ideas

At the time of this writing, it has been 394 days since the first COVID case was verified in the United States. As we are all well aware, things spiraled quickly from there, and business, school and personal lives have not quite been the same since. Community Service is no exception, and the opportunities to…

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How is a Typical Booster Club Management Team Structured?

Booster Clubs exist to provide a financial “boost” for student activities. And as we’ve written about in the past, that activity doesn’t always have to be athletics. There are many types of Booster Clubs that support activities such as music, STEM, theater, arts, and sports. But how is a Booster Club managed? Whether you’re starting…

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Our Top 10 Nonprofit Blogs of 2020

As we begin a new year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect upon a year that is one for the memory books. When the pandemic first hit and schools closed, parents and parent groups figured out ways to keep kids engaged at home. Those who run nonprofits used innovative new tools to maintain…

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2021 Outlook: The State of Volunteerism in the U.S.

Many of us will not bat an eye when it comes to bidding 2020 adieu. It has been a challenging year (to say the least). You’d be hard pressed to find someone who wasn’t looking forward to turning the corner to 2021. Many sectors have seen dramatic impacts in what they consider “normal”. Volunteerism is…

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Maintaining a Positive Fundraising Event ROI (with a Note About Virtual Fundraising ROI)

Although many fundraising events have a great underlying purpose, sometimes there simply is not enough focus on the bottom line. Fundraising events that generate thousands of dollars may have a negative Return on Investment (ROI). Fact is, nonprofits need money to run programs that meet their mission. You don’t want to spend time, energy and…

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Nonprofit Tax Returns: Which Forms to File, and When

Most tax-exempt organizations are required to file an annual nonprofit tax return with the IRS. Which form you file typically depends upon your financial activity, as indicated below. Following are some general guidelines for determining which tax form to file with the IRS: There are some exceptions and the thresholds are subject to change every…

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Ways to Grow Your Lions Club Membership

There are over 48,000 Lions Clubs the world over. Over 1.4 million people volunteer through local Lions Clubs in over 200 countries. The mission of a Lion is simple: to serve. They serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and international understanding. Today, Lions continue to connect and serve using virtual tools wherever possible.…

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Nonprofit Management in the Face of the Coronavirus Crisis

We know that, as a volunteer, you move mountains. And now you’re probably looking at moving mountain ranges. The rapid outbreak and spread of the novel Coronavirus is likely changing the way you manage your organization. Following are some ideas for making adjustments while still keeping things running: Managing Your Nonprofit During Coronavirus Send a…