FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
IS SOMEONE ELSE ALREADY USING THE NAME YOU WANT?
Has the IRS Already Given Charitable Tax Exempt Status to Another Organization with the Same Name?
Does Another Florida Corporation Already Exist Using Your New Charity's Name?
US Patent and Trademark Office
Is Someone Already Using the Website Name You Want?
FEDERAL TAX SITES
IRS Forms and IRS "How To Do It” Pamphlets Specifically for Nonprofits and Charities
Obtaining a Federal Employer ID Number
Applying for IRS 501(c)(3) Recognition for Tax Exemption
Staying Exempt--an IRS primer on how your organization can stay tax exempt
IRS Exemption Application
IRS Disclosure Requirements--the IRS requires nonprofit organizations to make certain information available directly to the public. This site has FAQ's about the requirement
OTHER USEFUL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SITES
Post Office Application for Nonprofit Mailing Rate (40% savings)
US Government Site for All Things About Charitable Organizations--very helpful
FLORIDA SITES
Florida Not for Profit Corporations Act
Register to Solicit Charitable Contributions in Florida
Obtain Florida Sales Tax Exemption for Purchases
Florida Filing Fees to Register a New Nonprofit Corporation
Florida Raffle Statute
PALM BEACH COUNTY SITES
Nonprofits First-a Palm Beach County resource for local charities seeking guidance and assistance.
Palm Beach Planned Giving Council -- This organization seeks to foster in Palm Beach County the advancement of responsible planned (deferred) giving. It is open to professionals who are involved directly, or tangentially, in charitable fundraising.
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE
Free Management Help for Nonprofits
Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University -- This institution is a leading academic center that is dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and charity through teaching public service research and public affairs.
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning - - This organization promotes competence and professionalism in gift planning. It also provides education and training for fundraisers, and provides job listings and other resources related to fundraising.
The Society for Nonprofit Organizations
Charity Channel
National Center for Charitable Statistics--helpful resources for operation of charitable organizations.
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action
Board Source--this institution's focus is on good governance procedures for nonprofit organizations' boards
Nonprofit Management Solutions--another good source for assistance and guidance
Alliance for Nonprofit Management--an organization composed of acting nonprofit executives whocan provide assistance in management
BUSINESS PLANS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Business Plans--what are they, and why you should have one for your nonprofit--
Business Plan Template (for-profit corporation, but can be retrofitted)
ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING RESOURCES
Beth's Blog--a resource for charities who want to use online social networking for fundraising and outreach
LOBBYING ORGANIZATIONS
Independent Sector--This organization examines policy concerning nonprofit organizations, and is a strong voice in Congress for the nonprofit organization community
FUNDRAISING
Association of Fundraising Professionals—a national organization that fosters professionalism in fundraising
GRANTS
Entry Point for Federal Government Grants to Nonprofit Organizations
Gifts in Kind--world's largest charity that gives donated excess business inventory to other charities
The most useful web site to locate grants from private sources
TRADE JOURNALS FOR CHARITIES AND NONPROFITS
The Chronical of Philanthropy
The Nonprofit Times
The Nonprofit Quarterly
Contributions Magazine
Philanthropy News Network Online
Philanthropy Journal
Philanthropy Rountable
CHARITY RATING SERVICES
GuideStar -- This organization's purpose is to improve non-profit practice by providing information that advances "transparency", enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance -- The BBB Wise Giving Alliance helps prospective donors make decisions regarding their donations, based upon whether or not the charity meets its standards. The organization also advances high standards of conduct regarding organizations that solicit contributions from the public.
Charity Navigator--rates the financial health of charities and suggests questions to ask before donating to a charity. Many other usefiul tools.
TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF PLANNED GIVING
Planned Giving Design Center--a wealth of suggestions for planned giving techniques.
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Jay Fleisher has thirty years of experience helping nonprofit and charitable organizations with their legal needs. Mr. Fleisher represents these organizations in the greater West Palm Beach area, Florida and throughout the U.S.