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![The Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Nonprofit](http://hireknowyournumbers.com/cdn/shop/articles/4920875259_832ef353f9_c_{width}x.jpg?v=1650808255)
Take a second to think of all the best pairings in life: peanut butter and jelly, mimosas at brunch, pineapple on pizza. One of our favorite pairings? The combination of an entrepreneurial spirit with the strong desire to do good...
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![Why Form 990 is a Nonprofit Nonnegotiable](http://hireknowyournumbers.com/cdn/shop/articles/32641506518_b82b8521d7_c_{width}x.jpg?v=1650229816)
A lot of meticulous work goes into running a nonprofit. From multi-column income statements to determining fair market value, precision counts. Especially when it comes to a nonprofit’s annual reporting. Unfortunately being tax-exempt doesn't make you IRS-exempt. The federal government...
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![What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About Accepting Donations](http://hireknowyournumbers.com/cdn/shop/articles/2771352761_86407fa4de_c_{width}x.jpg?v=1649620068)
When someone wins the lottery, the first thing people ask them is “what are you going to do with all the money?!” If they’re smart? They’ll probably start by hiring a lawyer and an accountant. Nonprofits have the same delightful...
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![A Beginner’s Budget Breakdown for Nonprofits](http://hireknowyournumbers.com/cdn/shop/articles/6869762317_78487198aa_c_{width}x.jpg?v=1649019532)
Would you drive to a destination you’ve never been to before without directions? Probably not. Would you spend your organization's money without knowing where it was coming from or going to? Definitely not. A budget is a vital tool that...
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![6 Nonprofit Mistakes That Can Threaten Your Tax-Exempt Status](http://hireknowyournumbers.com/cdn/shop/articles/38494478302_82d87d1918_c_{width}x.jpg?v=1648407801)
Your tax-exempt status is a huge part of what sets your nonprofit apart from its for-profit counterparts. But there are certain activities that can threaten that status — and engaging in these no-no’s can be a costly mistake. Be aware...
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