Is Your Website Accessible? A Simple Check for Nonprofits
Most nonprofit websites fail a basic accessibility test, and most of the fixes are small. In the 2026 WebAIM Million study of one million home pages, 95.9% had detectable accessibility failures. A donor who cannot read your button cannot give. A donor who uses a screen reader and cannot find your donation form cannot give […]
When Fundraising Crosses State Lines: A Guide for Nonprofits
Key Takeaways A nonprofit’s 501(c)(3) status does not automatically cover state fundraising requirements. About 36 states + Washington, D.C. require you to register before soliciting contributions from their residents. The real trigger isn’t your home state – it’s where you’re actively asking for gifts (especially online). A general “Donate” page can be fine nationwide, but […]
2026 Charitable Giving Changes: What They Mean for Nonprofits
Key Takeaways People who do not itemize can now deduct up to $1,000 in qualifying charitable cash contributions, or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. People who itemize now face a 0.5% of adjusted gross income floor for charitable deductions. A new 1% of taxable income floor applies to C-corporation charitable deductions. The new non-itemizer […]
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status: What the IRS Actually Requires
Key Takeaways State nonprofit registration and 501(c)(3) status are different. Federal tax-exempt recognition generally comes from the IRS. Purpose matters. The organization must be set up and operated for a qualifying exempt purpose. The IRS checks more than the application form. Organizing documents, activities, finances, and the people running the organization all matter. Some smaller […]