Labor Day is the traditional start of the political season for even year elections (though it seems to start earlier every year). This season promises to be different from any other, with a pandemic and fights over mail-in voting. What you can do depends on what type of nonprofit you are. We will … [Read more...] about It is Political Season: What Non-profit’s Can and Cannot Do
Had to Cancel Your Fundraising Gala? Ask a donor for a loan
Almost all of you have had to cancel your fundraiser galas because of the Covid-19 outbreak. Obviously, this will hurt your program efforts. Fortunately, there is a little known but effective way to bridge the gap: ask your important donors for a loan. In this article we outline what you need … [Read more...] about Had to Cancel Your Fundraising Gala? Ask a donor for a loan
Why Nonprofit Startups Need A Nonprofit Attorney In Chicago Illinois
Nonprofits come in a wide range of types—educational, religious, animal rescue/welfare, housing development, social services agencies, among others. Each organization has a specific group they serve that isn’t being helped elsewhere. What they all have in common is the desire to help others for the … [Read more...] about Why Nonprofit Startups Need A Nonprofit Attorney In Chicago Illinois
BEST PRACTICES FOR ELECTRONIC BOARD MEETINGS
Many nonprofit organizations have board meetings on the horizon. With the coronavirus outbreak, you might be wondering how to hold these board meetings. Luckily, Illinois allows for electronic board meetings if your bylaws do not expressly forbid them. If the bylaws specifically forbid electronic … [Read more...] about BEST PRACTICES FOR ELECTRONIC BOARD MEETINGS
Nonprofits Have Until July 15 to File Form 990
The Internal Revenue Service announced yesterday that not for profit organizations that have form 990 deadlines between April 15 and July 14 will have until July 15 to file, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the details. The extension is available automatically. You do not need to call … [Read more...] about Nonprofits Have Until July 15 to File Form 990
