Nonprofits are often drawn to the idea of being ‘self-sustaining.’ Alternative revenue streams—like charging fees for services or partnering with for-profits—can sound appealing as ways to diversify income. But public charities must maintain broad donor support, and too much revenue from non-donation sources could even put their tax-exempt status at risk. In this episode of the PBPA Podcast, Amy Dosik joins us to answer common questions about social enterprise and what nonprofits need to know to stay compliant when adopting new revenue streams.
Additional Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Maximizing Impact with Cause Marketing: Guidelines for Charitable Sales Promotions
Webcast: Conducting Fundraising Activities with For-Profits
Webcast: Maintaining Your Tax Exempt Status When You Have Close Ties with a Separate For Profit
Webcast: What is the Latest on Nonprofit Fundraising and Sales Tax?
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