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The New $1 Million Single Audit Threshold: What Nonprofits Need to Know

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… 

The Myth of Nonprofit State Registrations: Why Far More Charities File Than People Think

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… 

What to Do When You Receive a Charitable Solicitation Registration Deficiency Notice

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… 

California’s Online Fundraising Platform Law (AB 488): What Is Next

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…