Charitable Trusts UnitCharity Executives

Once charitable organizations grow large enough to hire staff, the board of directors should assign management authority to them, so that the board can focus on its governance responsibility. To perform their jobs well, nonprofit executives must understand the legal and financial requirements for running an organization, and must keep up with best practices in the sector. Here are some resources to help charity executives with their work:

How to Maintain Your Organization's Tax-Exempt Status
The IRS's Maintaining 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status course discusses what charitable volunteers and employees must do to maintain their organization's tax exempt status and the actions that can result in its revocation. The IRS's Small to Mid-Size 501(c)(3) Organization Workshop provides additional information on the expectations of tax-exempt organizations.
Aspen Institute Guidance Mandatory Form 990 E-Filing
CTU Guidance Regarding Endowments
Advisory to Charities Concerning COVID-19
Covid-19 Relief Fundraising FAQs
Guidebook for NH Charitable Organizations (2017)
An Introductory Guide for NH Arts and other Nonprofit Organizations – A guide for incorporation and tax exemption, prepared for the NH Business Committee for the Arts.
How to Start a Charity – Steps needed to start a charity in NH. [home directory – New Hampshire Materials]
NH Center for NonProfits – Membership organization providing resources and educational opportunities for New Hampshire charities
Volunteer NH – Resources relating to volunteer programs and volunteering.
BoardSource – Resources for board governance and leadership.
Recommended Governance Practices – BoardSource checklist of recommended practices for boards of directors.
Foundation Center – Resources for organizations looking for foundation grants
Guidestar – Source for IRS Form 990 data for all filers.
Hauser Institute for Civil Society – Center for study of nonprofits at Harvard University.
Independent Sector – National organization that advocates for the nonprofit sector.
Principles for Good Governance – 33 principles for 1qboards of directors developed by Independent Sector
Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organization Search – Searchable index of organizations recognized by the IRS as tax exempt.
Internal Revenue Service, Exempt Organizations – Resources for charitable organizations about 501(c)(3) requirements.
NonProfit Times – Journal for nonprofit managers.
Nonprofit Quarterly – Reporting and opinion on the nonprofit sector.
Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy – Research center at the Urban Institute focused on improving measurement of performance, fundraising and capacity of nonprofits.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Journal focused on foundations and giving.