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The Best Valentine’s Date Isn’t What You Think

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A fancy dinner out on the town is nice. Going to see a show is great. A trip to the spa for a couple’s massage is romantic. All are excellent date ideas and I fully recommend you pursue them! But, in addition, there’s one unconventional…

Gordon Fischer Law Firm's Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

As Valentine’s Day approaches you’ll see all kinds of gift guides telling you if you get these gifts, your significant other will love you that much more. I’m here to present a different kind of gift guide: one with important gifts that…
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Love Super Bowl Sunday? Then You'll Love Estate Planning!

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For two formidable teams (Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers), it’s the culmination of a season. (And for us, it's a great excuse to indulge in all the best tailgating snacks.) It’s a grueling seven-month schedule with tons of variables…
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Private Foundations: Avoid Self-Dealing

Typically when you think of a nonprofit you generally think of a public charity. However, private foundations (and private operating foundations) are also 501(c)(3) organizations under the IRS' classification system. Understanding the difference…
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What is a 501(c)(4) organization?

It can be difficult upon first glance to understand the differences between the various sets of letters and numbers used to identify nonprofit organizations. You hear a lot about 501(c)(3) organizations, but what if you come across a 501(c)(4)…
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Stanley Cup Inspired: How Policies & Procedures Help Nonprofits Win the Game

Robert Frost famously quipped that writing poetry that doesn’t rhyme is like “playing tennis without a net.” Right now, a different sport without a net is grabbing our attention. Currently, the NHL sports fans are tuned into the NHL…