Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Clear Compensation Policy

  Setting Pay the Right Way: Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Clear Compensation Policy January 14, 2026 I. INTRODUCTION Setting compensation for employees and contractors is a core task for any nonprofit. These decisions affect people,…

Your Iowa Nonprofit Needs These 10 Policies

January 12, 2026 10 Policies Every Nonprofit Should Have in Place I. IRS FORM 990 Every nonprofit, every year, must complete and file a version of Form 990, which the IRS calls its “Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax.”…

The Ultimate Guide to Bylaws for Iowa Nonprofits

January 6, 2026 The Ultimate Guide to Bylaws for Iowa Nonprofits Bylaws are one of the most misunderstood documents in the nonprofit world. They are often treated as paperwork to be copied from a template, adopted once, and forgotten.…

My Birthday Gifts to Iowa Nonprofits

November 24, 2025 My Birthday Gifts to Iowa Nonprofits (On my 6-1 birthday, I’m giving six gifts.) Today is my birthday. And instead of receiving something, I want to give something meaningful back. Working with Iowa nonprofits gives…

25 Things Iowa Nonprofits Should Do in 2025

June 25, 2025 25 Things Iowa Nonprofits Should Do in 2025 The nonprofit landscape in Iowa is facing a perfect storm of challenges and changes. Federal and state funding is increasingly uncertain. Proposed laws like the so-called “Big…

Honoring Juneteenth: A Time to Reflect, Learn and Act

June 19, 2025 Honoring Juneteenth: A Time to Reflect, Learn and Act Gordon Fischer Law Firm would like to wish everyone a happy and reflective Juneteenth, or Freedom Day.  Understanding Juneteenth June 19 marks the oldest nationally…