Melanie Guin MNM

Church Growth and Generation X and Y

Generation X and Y are seemingly at the forefront of all industries recruiting efforts. As Baby Boomers, who are most likely the majority of your church's members, grow settled in their respective communities and churches, churches are looking to younger ... Read >

Avoiding Conflicts of Interest in the Nonprofit Sector

On a day to day basis I have dealings with a variety of nonprofit organizations, and have discovered one pressing issue that seems to be faced by all organizations, startup and established, big and smallâ€"conflicts of interest. Because conflicts of inter... Read >

Why Your Small Business May Be At Greater Risk For An Audit

It is one of the most heart-wrenching words that a small business owner can hear: "OFFICIAL NOTICE! You are being audited by the IRS." By this time your heart has sunk down to the bottom-most part of your body and you are sweating profusely. Questions a... Read >

Churches and Grant Funding

Today, more than ever, churches are seeking grant funding to supplement the diminishing income that they once received from parishioners and philanthropists. While this strategy is risky, if successful, it does create an opportunity to diversify their cu... Read >

Branding Your Small Business For Success

No longer is branding only important for the Nike's and Starbuck's in the game. Strong branding is necessary for startups, small businesses, large businesses and everything in between! As a small business owner you should know how important an impression... Read >

Remaining in Compliance After Obtaining 501 Status

Your dream has become a reality. The cause that is your passion has been transformed into a functional organization. You've established a board, clarified your mission, adopted bylaws, incorporated, and achieved 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue ... Read >

Fundraising Commissions

Often nonprofit administrators are faced with the decision of whether or not it is appropriate to undertake percentage based fundraising. Many times over recent years numerous reputable professional groups such as the Association of Fundraising Profession... Read >

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits

A common source of revenue for organizations operating within the nonprofit sector is grant funding awarded by foundation grantmakers. Although there are over 60,000 foundations and countless corporations and individuals ready and willing to contribute to... Read >

Nonprofit Accounting Methods

It is critical that nonprofit directors and executives develop at least basic skills in financial management. Expecting others in the organization to manage finances is clearly asking for trouble. Basic abilities in financial management begin in the criti... Read >

Nonprofit Government Contracts

Through most of our history, government has provided extensive amounts of financial support that has allowed the nonprofit sector to grow and flourish. Government agencies have funded or contracted out services to nonprofit organizations for a variety of ... Read >

Volunteer Management in Nonprofit Organziations

In America, volunteers and volunteer organizations are a way of life. Volunteers give their time, talents, and treasures in many ways. Parents frequently volunteer to help at their child's school, with extracurricular activities, or church groups. Childre... Read >

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For small business owners experiencing the obstacles encountered by newly developed and struggling small businesses, it is important to recognize the advantageous nature of business plan development. For a business to be successful and profitable, the own... Read >

501(c)(3) Federal Income Tax Exemption for Religious Organizations

Churches and religious organizations, like many other charitable organizations, qualify for exemption from federal income tax under IRC section 501(c)(3) and are generally eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. To qualify for tax-exempt status,... Read >

Selecting the Board for Your 501(c)(3)

You have a mission that you are passionate about fulfilling, and you have decided to start a nonprofit organization to do just that. One of the first measures to undertake toward achieving that goal is the selection of the initial Board of Directors for t... Read >

Nonprofit Web Development

Today's nonprofits are realizing that the presence of increased competition in the sector is necessitating exceptional promotion of their organizations. Nonprofit administrators are continually developing new marketing and fundraising strategies to help t... Read >