Structure Is Key
"Family charity raises thousands for cancer research."
"Business owner establishes conservation trust in daughter's name."
"Conflict of interest suspected in grant award to major donor."
When it comes to good deeds, success lies in maintaining your focus and paying keen attention to details. If you want to fully realize a commitment to your community, you can't let operational pitfalls stand between you and your mission.
The McLawhorn Firm empowers individuals and organizations with the guidance and roadmaps they need to carry out their vision. We develop tailored strategies for nonprofit organizations that include:
- Setting up and getting started. We'll help you navigate the process, including incorporating your organization and applying for that important letter from the IRS granting tax-exempt status.
- Organizing and establishing your board. What fiduciary duties, responsibilities and IRS regulations govern board members? What can you expect from them, and what will they expect from you? We care about your mission and desire to work with the community, and we can advise you on how to avoid many of the problems that come with ambiguity.
- Hiring employees and contractors. Certain rules govern relationships with employees and vendors, particularly in the area of compensation and potential conflicts of interest. We can help you understand the issues and negotiate the terrain.
- Staying compliant. Our plan will guide you on the rules and regulations you need to follow, from fundraising to accounting, giving you the power and time to move your mission forward.
Personal, Professional, Passionate
Why do clients turn to The McLawhorn Firm for strategic planning and guidance?
- A passion for serving the community. We believe in empowerment, and we put our words into action through our nonprofit practice and our work outside of the office educating youth and adults about financial literacy.
- Experience. We customize all plans to our clients' unique situations and needs to give them the most effective strategies available.
- Knowledge. We understand the complexities of the world in which nonprofits operate, including the wide range of vehicles and services from which you can benefit.
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