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Just Checking: What You Need to Do Right Now to Make Sure Your Nonprofit Is In Compliance
Did you know that tax-exempt organizations are 2 times more likely than tax payers to be late with filing annual returns with the IRS? According to the IRS,…
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North Lawndale TIFs
Here is a blast from the past–a link to the North Lawndale TIFs website. The late Terrance Harrington and I developed this back in 2011 to track the…
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Understanding Intellectual Property: What It Is and Isn’t
In the vast landscape of ideas and creativity, protecting one’s intellectual creations is essential. This safeguarding process is known as intellectual property (IP), a term that covers a…
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What Would You Do If…? A Youth Development Case Study
You are the newly-hired executive director of a community-based youth agency with a budget of $350,000. In this capacity, you would have 8 employees, including an administrative assistant,…
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13 Common Reasons the IRS Says “No” to Applications For Tax-Exempt Status
There are a number of reasons organizations are not successful in receiving tax exempt status on the first try. I am sharing 13 reasons, based on the IRS’…
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Look Before You Leap: 5 Things You Need to Do Before Joining That Board of Directors
You have just been invited to join a board of directors of one of the hottest local nonprofits in the city. What should you do before accepting?
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