Many nonprofits are familiar with corporate promotions like “$1 per purchase will be donated to [charity]” or “a portion of proceeds supports [organization].” These arrangements are commonly referred to as commercial co-ventures. What is less widely known is that, in many states, these agreements are…
Beginning in 2025, many nonprofit organizations will experience an important change to federal audit requirements. The federal government has increased the Single Audit threshold from $750,000 to $1,000,000 in federal expenditures, the first major adjustment to this requirement in decades. For nonprofits that receive federal…
Google Ad Grants can be one of the most powerful marketing tools available to nonprofits. The program provides eligible organizations with up to $10,000 per month in free Google Search advertising, allowing nonprofits to promote their mission, recruit volunteers, and increase donations. However, as nonprofits…
One of the most persistent misconceptions in the nonprofit compliance world is the belief that very few nonprofits actually file charitable solicitation registrations. The assumption shows up frequently in conversations with nonprofit leaders, consultants, and even advisors: registration is viewed as something only large national…
Receiving a deficiency notice from a state charity regulator can be unsettling — especially for organizations that believed their registration was complete. Fortunately, deficiency notices are common and, in most cases, are part of the normal review process rather than an indication of wrongdoing. What…
Online fundraising platforms have become core infrastructure for nonprofit development teams. But until recently, most state charitable solicitation laws were built for older models: direct mail, in-person solicitors, telemarketing, and traditional professional fundraisers. California changed that by implementing a platform-specific regulatory framework that directly regulates…
Over the past several years, charitable giving has shifted decisively online. Platforms that facilitate internet-based donations — from crowdfunding sites to peer-to-peer fundraising tools — have dramatically expanded how nonprofits connect with supporters. But that convenience has also posed new compliance challenges. In response, California…
Donors give to nonprofits because they believe in the mission—but they also expect transparency, accountability, and lawful stewardship of their contributions. While charitable solicitation registration is often viewed as a regulatory requirement, it plays a direct and meaningful role in donor trust. For nonprofits that…
Charitable solicitation registration is often treated as an administrative task—something handled by staff, filed annually, and revisited only when a deadline approaches. In reality, charitable registration compliance is far more than a back-office function. It is a governance issue that directly implicates fiduciary duties, risk…
Charitable solicitation filings are more than administrative paperwork. To state regulators, these filings are formal disclosures that provide insight into a nonprofit’s fundraising practices, financial transparency, and compliance culture. While nonprofits often focus on meeting deadlines, regulators evaluate filings with a broader lens—looking for accuracy,…