Nonprofit compliance isn't optional — it's what keeps your tax-exempt status intact and your donors confident. These guides cover FASB accounting standards, Form 990 filing, restricted fund compliance, financial reporting requirements, and audit preparation. Written by people who've actually sat through nonprofit audits.
26 articles in Compliance

How to use nonprofit financial reporting tools for compliance and donor trust.
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How to track restricted funds in your nonprofit for compliance and donor trust.
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How grant management software helps nonprofits manage, track, and report on grants.
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How fund tracking software helps nonprofits manage restricted and unrestricted funds.
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A complete guide to managing grants—from finding opportunities to tracking spending and filing reports.
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A guide to FASB compliant accounting for nonprofits.
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How Form 990 filing software helps nonprofits stay compliant and reduce risk.
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How nonprofit tax compliance tools help you avoid penalties and stay compliant.
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How to create donor-ready financial reports for increased transparency and trust.
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How nonprofit bookkeeping software streamlines day-to-day financial tasks and keeps your organization audit-ready.
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How donation tracking software automates receipt generation, reporting, and reconciliation for nonprofits.
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Detailed accounting treatment for each fiscal sponsorship model — revenue recognition, 990 reporting, compliance risks, and what your software needs to handle.
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A comprehensive compliance checklist for fiscal sponsors — covering IRS requirements, financial reporting, data isolation, fee documentation, and what your fiscal sponsor management software needs to handle.
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The Blackbaud data breach cost $49.5M in settlements and exposed donor data at thousands of nonprofits. Here's what it means for your organization and how to protect your data.
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What background checks churches are legally required to run, which volunteers need them, and how to track renewal status without spreadsheets.
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A step-by-step guide to running volunteer background checks — what to screen for, which providers to use, and how to track status and renewals in your volunteer management system.
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How to choose volunteer background check software for your nonprofit — what to screen, how to track renewals, and which platforms integrate with your volunteer management system.
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How charity compliance software helps nonprofits track regulatory requirements, manage Form 990 filings, monitor restricted funds, and stay audit-ready year-round.
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Everything you need to know about starting a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization — incorporation, IRS Form 1023, state registration, and setting up your first accounting system.
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What to include in your nonprofit bylaws, common mistakes to avoid, and a free downloadable template to get started.
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A guide to writing nonprofit articles of incorporation — required clauses, state-specific requirements, and how to file with your Secretary of State.
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A practical guide to filing IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ — what you need, how long it takes, common mistakes, and how to prepare your application.
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What you need to know about nonprofit board requirements — how many members, roles and responsibilities, fiduciary duties, and state-specific minimums.
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Everything new nonprofits need to know about Form 990 — which version to file, when it's due, what happens if you miss it, and how to prepare without a CPA.
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A comprehensive state-by-state guide to nonprofit incorporation — filing fees, agency names, board requirements, and direct links to every state's filing portal.
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Everything nonprofits need to know about year-end giving statements — IRS requirements under IRC Section 170, what to include, when to send them, and how to automate the process with software.
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