We’re honored with the outcome of our Inaugural Changemakers Forum! It brought together some of the top impact-oriented leaders in Colorado (110 in attendance) with the goal of not only learning and connecting with each other but learning cutting-edge strategies from a top nonprofit leader, Amy Friedman.Amy Friedman, CEO of the national nonprofit Book Trust,

Inaugural Changemakers Forum | Main Interview | Amy Friedman CEO of Book Trust

Online fundraising has become a key component of a nonprofit’s fundraising strategy.Tools such as Social media, “Donate” buttons, email campaigns and crowdfunding all allow nonprofits to access a broader audience while making it easy for donors to give, with the click of a button.While fundraising online comes with a wealth of benefits, it also comes

How Online Fundraising Affects Charitable Solicitation Registration

Every city has it’s challenges, and the Southside of Chicago has definitely seen its fair share of negative attention.But rather than writing off this part of the the city as “Bad” or “Dangerous” and ignoring the people living in it, how about transforming the culture through fun, innovative solutions that channel the city’s best resources?And

(VIDEO) Nonprofit Takes a “Millennial Perspective” to Empower Chicago | Fresh Vision Group | LeRoi Catlin

On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.That’s tough information to take in, not to mention an extremely sensitive and likely complicated problem to solve.But, there’s good news…..Chystal Pate has made it her mission to tackle this problem head on.Chystal is the CEO and Founder

(VIDEO) Nonprofit Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors | Healing & Hope | Chystal Pate

We often hear the terms “nonprofit” and “501(c)3” being used interchangeably leading one to believe that they mean the same thing….but they don’t.Just because you’re a “nonprofit” does not mean that you automatically get a “501(c)3” designation – also known as IRS Tax-Exempt Status.This federal tax status does two primary things: (1) Eliminates federal income

(VIDEO) What’s the Difference Between a Nonprofit and a 501(c)3?

Charitable solicitations registration (also called “Fundraising Compliance”) is not optional, it’s the law. 41 states require registration and the requirements vary by state. Think of it like a license to legally fundraise in your home state and any other states you accept donations from to fund your mission.Charitable Solicitations Registration RequirementsIt’s important to understand that

What Nonprofits Need to Know About Charitable Solicitations Registration