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Climbing Up to Commemorate the 9/11 Fallen
The Manitou Incline The Mount Manitou Incline Trail, often referred to as the “Incline”, is a mere 0.9-mile hike but don’t let that itty bitty number fool you! The trail’s distance from start to finish is indeed short, at least numerically speaking, but it cannot be...
Brightening Up Northern Colorado, Transformer Cabinet Art Projects
Do you ever notice those ordinary utility transformer cabinets dotting the streets? You might not have given them a second thought, but in Fort Collins and Loveland, Colorado, they've become the canvas for inspiring initiatives that have been transforming the...
Los Pepes Tacos Burritos Y Tortas: An Authentic, Flavor-Packed Mexican Must!
Get ready to dive into a world of mouthwatering goodness at Los Pepes Tacos Burritos Y Tortas. With a solid 4.7-star rating from over 130 Google reviews, this food truck is no joke when it comes to serving up authentic Mexican eats. You'll find it hanging out at 1180...
Fiscal Sponsorships
Have you been denied a grant because you don’t have the proper 501(c)(3) status and were recommended to have a fiscal sponsor? Are you a nonprofit that would like to partner on a grant with an organization that doesn’t have a 501(c)(3) status? If either of those...
501(c). . . 1, 2, 3!
In the United States, nonprofit organizations can fall into over 25 different categories according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), with three of the most common being 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6). While these categories may sound the same, they each have...
Distinction Between Public Charities and Private Foundations: Why It Matters for Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in addressing societal needs and promoting positive change. However, within the nonprofit sector, there are distinct classifications that often lead to confusion - public charities and private foundations. Understanding the...
Ethical Best Practices for Nonprofits: Building Trust and Impact
Ethics and integrity lie at the heart of nonprofit organizations. As institutions dedicated to serving the public good, nonprofits must adhere to ethical principles to build trust, maintain credibility, and maximize their impact. In this blog post, we will explore...
Arula in the Wild: Trout Tank Volunteer Match-a-Thon
On April 24th, The Lyric Cinema hosted Trout Tank: a Volunteer Match-a-Thon, an Arula sponsored event, that focused on bringing local nonprofits and community members together. The focus of the event was to spotlight nonprofits and social impact groups from around the...
Importance of Statement of Functional Expenses
Introduction For nonprofit organizations, functional expenses refer to the various types of expenses that are associated with fulfilling the organization's mission. These expenses are typically categorized into three main categories: program expenses, management /...