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Even the most well-intentioned nonprofit can find itself facing legal or ethical challenges. Like a thriving garden, a healthy organization requires more than good soil ...

Many nonprofit organizations engage in lobbying as a way to translate their values into law, furthering the impact of their mission. Lobbying is any activity ...

In today’s employment landscape, remote work has become a standard offering for many organizations. For nonprofits, the ability to offer remote work can expand the ...

As we begin the new year, take a step back to reflect on all the good that your nonprofit accomplished in 2025 and begin to ...

When a nonprofit earns 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS, it can feel a bit like planting a long-awaited seed and finally seeing that first ...

Volunteers are the vibrant root system of many nonprofits, supporting, stabilizing, and nourishing the work that blossoms above ground. But just like a healthy garden ...

One of the most common pitfalls for new nonprofits is mischaracterizing employees as independent contractors. Classifying workers correctly is a legal requirement, not a choice. ...

Many nonprofits treat capacity-building as a luxury (e.g. something to dream about once “real” programs are funded). But just as a thriving garden depends on ...

The Duty of Obedience: Staying Rooted in Law and Mission While much attention is paid to a board member’s duties of care and loyalty, the ...