Non-Profits: Are you afraid to lobby?
There is a common misconception that exists within the non-profit community; it is that 501(c)(3) organizations are not allowed to lobby. The fear of some non-profits is that they could lose their tax-exempt status by engaging in lobbying activities. No organization wants to come close to jeopardizing their tax-exempt status or become subject to an […]
Secretary of State Husted Declares August as “Nonprofit Month”
Ohio Secretary of State, Jon Husted, has declared August “Nonprofit Business” month. This month is dedicated to highlighting and profiling the businesses that contribute to local communities around the state. Secretary Husted indicates that there are more than 67,000 non-profits in Ohio, employing more than 450,000 people. These statistics show the giving spirit of Ohioans […]
More Money, Education and Employer Involvement Needed to Fight Human Trafficking
There is an epidemic in Ohio that is even more hidden and undercover than the opioid crisis. Ohio is ranked 4th in the nation for human trafficking where it has been reported that several hundred victims exist. However, the undercover nature of the epidemic leads to under-reported numbers and realistically the number of victims is […]
