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What is Form 990? How is it Used?
The annual information return filed with the IRS by tax-exempt organizations provides a great deal of information about the organization, its finances and its operations. The completed returns are available to the public.

2008-08-29
Are US Nonprofits Required to Report to the Government?
The short answer is yes. Nearly every nonprofit will need to report annually to the federal government and, usually, to state and maybe local governments as well.

2008-08-27
Technology Basics
An annotated compilation of FAQ items dealing with nonprofits and technology.

2008-08-27
Canvassing Basics
A brief description of canvassing as well as online resources and articles ranging from tips for canvassers to organizations which provide canvassing services.

2008-08-26
Where Can We Find Help with Information Technology
There are several organizations maintaining websites focused on the technology needs of nonprofits.

2008-08-26
Are churches required to register as 501(c)(3)s?
Generally, no. But some organizations connected to churches do apply for recognition as tax-exempt by the IRS.

2008-08-22
Nonprofit News Sites
This item contains a list of nonprofit news sites and related publications.

2008-08-20
How is fundraising regulated in the US?
State governments are the most active regulators of fund raising, and the standards are quite different from place to place. The use of the Internet for fund raising makes this situation even more complicated.

2008-08-18
The Best E-Newsletters for Grants and Nonprofit Leaders
A ranked and annotated list of online announcement and discussion services for nonprofits prepared in September 2006 and revised in August 2008.

2008-08-17
Do we need to report volunteer time to the IRS on Form 990?
New information about volunteers is required in the new Form 990, to be used by many nonprofits in 2009 and beyond.

2008-08-17
How do I ensure computers and networks are used properly?
Computer and network policies guide employees to use these resources appropriately

2008-08-13
How can I find a list of all nonprofit organizations?
No single list of nonprofits is available. This item offers some suggestions of ways to look for information about organizations online.

2008-08-04
Nonprofit Support Organizations
Resources for nonprofit organizations that are active internationally and in countries throughout the world.

2008-08-04
Information on Fundraising in the UK.
WWW pages for UK charity fundraisers.

2008-06-16
Local Organizations State-by-State: N through Z
A listing of statewide associations of nonprofits and other organizations active in the sector that work primarily at the state level.

2008-06-14
How to comply with the 'Intermediate Sanctions' regulations
Federal law and IRS regulations impose severe penalties on individuals who profit unduly from nonprofit organizations. This item explains what to do to avoid questions.

2008-06-07
How do volunteers use blogs?
For that matter, what is a blog? Volunteers (and anyone else) can use these personal websites to report experiences, opinions, and interesting finds. For better or worse.

2008-05-02

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