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Why is Nashua Scrum Club filing for Non-Profit Status?
Tuesday, 20 April 2010 06:46 | 
Written by Bob Fischer | 
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Nashua Scrum Club is in the process of applying for federal non-profit status. We're doing this for several reasons.
- People have expressed willingness to donate funds to the club, but their donor-advised funds will only permit them to donate to a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
- We're committed to connecting volunteers to agile projects for non-profits. Being a non-profit ourselves will enable us to participate in organizations for non-profits, like the NH Center for Non-Profits.
- Various merchants provide discounts for non-profits.
- Non-profit status will enable us to apply for grants.
Where are we in the process?
We've been approved as a New Hampshire non-profit. Our paperwork for federal non-profit status is complete and we're raising funds for the $400 needed for the application.
Why do we want money?
There are several reasons we'd like to have funds available for the club.
- We currently have no reliable revenue stream. If we can't secure a sponsor for a meeting, the club organizers pay for the venue out of their own pocket. If we have funds, we have other alternatives.
- We have other expenses. There are a couple of purchased components used on the club's web site, for example.
- We would like to be able to offer programs that involve an up-front investment that recoup their expenses through paid tickets.
How can you help?
We'll have a place to provide contributions at the back of the room for our April meeting. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions.
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