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Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers legal issues affecting nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. By Gene Takagi and Erin Bradrick.

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/

May 22
NASCO: 50 State Survey on Crowdfunding Regulation

NASCO: 50 State Survey on Crowdfunding Regulation

The National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) published Results from 50 State Survey on Regulation of Crowdfunding Activities on October 3, 2017 (download PowerPoint file here). The Survey was designed and distributed to 50…
May 18
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 5/18/18

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 5/18/18

Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Tweets of the Week. Notable Events of the Week: “Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s investigation into whether the…
May 17
Protecting Your Nonprofit from Sexual Harassment

Protecting Your Nonprofit from Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment has long been an epidemic whose immense scope we, as a society, have only recently recognized. No industry has been spared, as Hollywood, government, media, food, tech, and nonprofits have struggled, and continue to…

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

May 18
Three Questions to Determine if You Need to Worry About the GDPR

Three Questions to Determine if You Need to Worry About the GDPR

With one week left before the EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) takes effect, we have been fielding a lot of questions about how, or if, it applies to businesses here in Lancaster. Here are three questions to help you…
May 15
How to Avoid Declarant Liability in a Condominium

How to Avoid Declarant Liability in a Condominium

Very often, a real estate developer is only active in a project until the subdivision plan is approved. At that point, the developer often sells some or all of the development rights to the builders who actually construct and sell the…
May 14
Use Caution When Using Social Media Searches in the Hiring Proce

Use Caution When Using Social Media Searches in the Hiring Proce

This post is part of our ongoing series exploring the impact of technology on legal issues. For an introduction to the series and a collection of the posts in the series, check out this post. The hiring process is a key component of operating…

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Charities and Giving

Provides information on charities and charitable contributions in Canada. From the Canada Revenue Agency.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/chrts/whtsnw/menu-eng.html?rss

Aug 9
Canada Revenue Agency RSS feeds have moved

Canada Revenue Agency RSS feeds have moved

This Canada Revenue Agency RSS feed will no longer be updated and has been moved to Canada.ca. You can subscribe to the new RSS feeds at new address https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/e-services/feeds.html.
Feb 11
New webpage: Cause-related marketing

New webpage: Cause-related marketing

New webpage: Cause-related marketing
Feb 8
Thinking of becoming a registered charity? Make sure your application is complete by creating a personal checklist of all the documents you need.

Thinking of becoming a registered charity? Make sure your application is complete by creating a personal checklist of all the documents you need.

Thinking of becoming a registered charity? Make sure your application is complete by creating a personal checklist of all the documents you need.

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CharityLawyer

Covers non-profits, tax-exempt organizations and social enterprises. By Ellis M. Carter.

http://charitylawyerblog.com

May 21
IRS’ Debuts New and Improved Exempt Organization Search

IRS’ Debuts New and Improved Exempt Organization Search

The IRS has debuted a new and improved exempt organization search page. Previously, the public could use the IRS' Select Check tool to lookup an organization by name or EIN. However, Select Check only permitted confirmation of an…
Apr 6
Nonprofit Board Oversight

Nonprofit Board Oversight

A nonprofit’s board of directors is legally responsible for exercising the care an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise in overseeing the organization’s operations. This includes the organization’s…
Mar 18
Fundraising – When to Seek Permission

Fundraising – When to Seek Permission

Fundraising to carry-out a nonprofit’s charitable purpose is necessary for the survival of the organization. However, holding a 501(c)(3) tax exemption does not give unlimited permission to fundraise. Many nonprofits are…

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Law for Real People

Provides information for consumers, elders, and nonprofit directors or staff. By John Gear.

http://www.johngearlaw.com/law-for-real-people-blog.html

May 17
Got Medical Debt? Read this.

Got Medical Debt? Read this.

Hardly a day goes by in my practice that I don't rely on resources or refer someone to resources produced by the National Consumer Law Center. They are starting a series of guides for consumers, and they picked a good one to start with.…
May 17
Great Tale from the Trenches of Foreclosure Defense

Great Tale from the Trenches of Foreclosure Defense

Mike Shurtleff is a good attorney here in Salem who fights on the side of real people. He wrote and posted a great article on LinkedIn describing just another one of the many ways that homeowners can be taken to the cleaners as part of the…
May 12
The Most-Infuriating Scams of All: Interstate Mover

The Most-Infuriating Scams of All: Interstate Mover

The New York Times has an article today on interstate moving: Hire Interstate Movers Without Getting ScammedThe writer uncritically recommends checking out your mover on the Better Business Bureau site, which is not that helpful in…

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Global Philanthropy

Covers legal and ethical issues for Canadian charities. By Mark Blumberg.

http://www.globalphilanthropy.ca/blog/

May 17
Great news from Corporations Canada on incorporations of Federal non-profits under the CNCA

Great news from Corporations Canada on incorporations of Federal non-profits under the CNCA
May 16
Which Canadian charities received funds for political activities from foreign sources 2016

Which Canadian charities received funds for political activities from foreign sources 2016
May 16
Key statistics on Canada’s charity and non-profit sector

Key statistics on Canada’s charity and non-profit sector

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Notations on Non-Profits

Covers legal issues affecting non-profits. By Erin McClarty.

http://www.notationsonnonprofits.com/

May 16
Why You Should Consider Crowdfunding For Funding

Why You Should Consider Crowdfunding For Funding

I admit it. From time to time, I can be swayed. This happens to be one of those situations. I’ve wrote about crowdfunding before a “lawwwwng” time ago and had a few trepidations. More specifically with equity crowdfunding.…
Mar 15
Social Entrepreneurship Explained: A Visual Infographic

Social Entrepreneurship Explained: A Visual Infographic

Social Entrepreneurship is much like the “spork.” No one quite understands it, knows where it comes from or fully understands its purpose. But danggit, if it hasn’t been life-changing. I tell people social…
Feb 23
How to Increase Fundraising Through Web Design and Best Practice

How to Increase Fundraising Through Web Design and Best Practice

This piece was a collabo with Dishan Jay of dgstudio.com. Many thanks to him for the amazing design insights. Hope you enjoy! Good web design. We all know it’s indispensable. But how many of you dismiss it, blaming a lack of resources?…

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Rubric Legal LLC Blog

Focused on nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, with an emphasis on federal tax and Minnesota nonprofit legal issues.

http://rubriclegal.com/blog/

Apr 18
Courts and the First Amendment

Courts and the First Amendment

To butcher the Vegas slogan, “What happens in court does not necessarily stay in court.” That is a lesson learned by an Iowa attorney in a quick series of decisions... The post Courts and the First Amendment appeared first on…
Apr 4
2018 brought in some unfortunate changes for tax exempt

2018 brought in some unfortunate changes for tax exempt

2018 blew in with a whole bunch of unfortunate changes/presents/burdens on the tax-exempt sector: Tax Bill: The 2017 tax bill passed by Congress implemented a variety of changes that seem... The post 2018 brought in some unfortunate changes…
Mar 30
Attorney Fees and the American Rule

Attorney Fees and the American Rule

At the outset of a lawsuit, one of the most frequent questions clients ask us is “If we win, the other side has to pay our attorneys’ fees, right?” Most... The post Attorney Fees and the American Rule appeared first on…

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Exempt Organizations Blog

Ccovers legal issues regarding tax exempt and nonprofit organizations. By Runquist & Associates.

http://exemptorgs.blogspot.com/

Jun 12
Article Published May 31, 2017 in…

Article Published May 31, 2017 in ChurchLaw&Tax [available for reading without a subscription only for the next week]: What Pastors Need to Know About Mental Health, Ministry, and Liability How both legal experts and ministry…
Jan 25
Super Lawyers Magazine 2016

Super Lawyers Magazine 2016

Super Lawyers Magazine released their Annual List of Top Attorneys in Southern California.
Jun 4
Two Recent Tax Court Rulings on Charitable Contribution Deductions That Charities Should Be Aware Of

Two Recent Tax Court Rulings on Charitable Contribution Deductions That Charities Should Be Aware Of

Two recent Tax Court cases were decided last month in which the court upheld the IRS's denial of significant charitable contribution deductions. In both of these cases, there was no dispute that the taxpayers made the contributions, or that…

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Lawscape

Thoughts, commentary, reading resources and news on the legal needs of Georgians in small towns and rural areas.

http://lawscape.wordpress.com/

Jan 4
Georgia’s “Incubator” Up for an Award- Vote for Us!

Georgia’s “Incubator” Up for an Award- Vote for Us!

Lawyers for Equal Justice is a nominee for the 2017 Louis M. Brown Award and is also in the running for Brown Select (which will be presented to the Brown Award nominee that gets the most votes from the general … Continue reading…
Mar 31
Read about Georgia’s new law student practice rule- and access to justice approach

Read about Georgia’s new law student practice rule- and access to justice approach

Professor Clark Cunningham, Professor and W. Lee Burge Chair of Law and Ethics at the Georgia State University College of Law, outlines in the current edition of the Georgia Bar Journal the new law student practice rule…
Mar 31
The Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service Year-in-Review

The Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service Year-in-Review

Originally posted on ABA Center for Pro Bono Exchange: Mary Ryan, Chair, ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono & Public Service When I began my term as chair of the ABA’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service in…

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Nonprofit Law and Consultation

Covers tax news and issues affecting nonprofits. By Amy Hereford.

http://ahereford.blogspot.com/

Jul 6
Blog has Moved

Blog has Moved

In future you may access this blog at:http://www.ahereford.org/subscription And on the future of religious life:http://mysticsandprophets.blogspot.com
Aug 1
Mystics & Prophets: Leadership Collaborative 2.0

Mystics & Prophets: Leadership Collaborative 2.0

Mystics & Prophets: Leadership Collaborative 2.0: We held our regular quarterly call for Sisters2.0 and as usual, it was a great call and great experience. We do these quarterly calls a...
Jul 7
Privacy in Religious Life

Privacy in Religious Life

Privacy in Religious Life Published on Jul 1, 2015 Privacy is an important notion in modern society and in modern law. It may come as a surprise to learn that the right to privacy, enshrined in canon law, in modern human rights…

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The Philanthropist

Covers accounting, tax, financial issues, investments, boards of directors, governance, and laws concerning charities in Canada.

http://www.thephilanthropist.ca/index.php/phil

Jan 14
Moving Forward: Challenges Faced by Child- and Youth-Serving Agencies in Canada

Moving Forward: Challenges Faced by Child- and Youth-Serving Agencies in Canada

Twenty-two key informant interviews1 were conducted during the “Taking Stock” project, with a view to gaining a wide and diverse perspective about what was happening in the child- and youth-serving sector in Canada. As with the…
Dec 9
Taking Stock: How Canadian Child and Youth Agencies Are Responding to Economic Challenge

Taking Stock: How Canadian Child and Youth Agencies Are Responding to Economic Challenge

Canada was one of the last countries to experience the world economic crisis of 2008-2009 and one of the most stable economies emerging from it. However, the nonprofit sector, like the private and public sectors, was not immune to the rapid…
Dec 9
How We Lead: Canada in A Century of Change; Gambatte: Generations of Perseverance and Politics, A Memoir

How We Lead: Canada in A Century of Change; Gambatte: Generations of Perseverance and Politics, A Memoir

How We Lead: Canada in a Century of Change (by Joe Clark) is a "political" book, arguing for a different approach on the part of the government of Canada to the development of public policy.Gambatte: Generations of Perserverance and Politics,…

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Nolo’s Fundraising Tips for Busy…

Nolo’s Fundraising Tips for Busy Nonprofits

By Ilona Bray.

http://blog.nolo.com/fundraising/

Dec 4
Backing Up Your Case for Support With Statistics; or Not

Backing Up Your Case for Support With Statistics; or Not

As Jerold Panas brilliantly explains in this excerpt from Making a Case Your Donors Will Love, statistics should be used only sparingly when making a case that your organization needs support due to an identifiable community…
Dec 4
Backing Up Your Case for Support With Statistics; or Not

Backing Up Your Case for Support With Statistics; or Not

As Jerold Panas brilliantly explains in this excerpt from Making a Case Your Donors Will Love, statistics should be used only sparingly when making a case that your organization needs support due to an identifiable community…
Nov 11
Getting Your Nonprofit Ready for Giving Tuesday

Getting Your Nonprofit Ready for Giving Tuesday

It used to be that nonprofits’ biggest concern at this time of year was roping in those last tax-deduction-seeking donors before December 31st. But this year, December 2nd also requires a big red circle on one’s calendar, as…

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Lawyers to the Rescue Blog

Covers community service and philanthropy. By Lawyers to the Rescue.

http://www.lawyerstotherescueblog.com/

Aug 25
Infertility and Depression Don't Have to Go Hand in Hand by Jeffrey A. Kasky, Esq.

Infertility and Depression Don't Have to Go Hand in Hand by Jeffrey A. Kasky, Esq.

Infertility and Depression Don't Have to Go Hand in Hand There is no doubt that a diagnosis of infertility can lead to extreme stress and depression. In certain ways it is a vicious circle, because depression can lead to infertility, thus…
Aug 25
Infertility and Depression Don’t Have to Go Hand in Hand

Infertility and Depression Don’t Have to Go Hand in Hand

Infertility and Depression Don’t Have to Go Hand in Hand There is no doubt that a diagnosis of infertility can lead to extreme stress and depression. In certain ways it is a vicious circle, because depression can lead to infertility,…
Aug 25
Infertility and Depression Don’t Have to Go Hand in Hand

Infertility and Depression Don’t Have to Go Hand in Hand

Infertility and Depression Don’t Have to Go Hand in Hand There is no doubt that a diagnosis of infertility can lead to extreme stress and depression. In certain ways it is a vicious circle, because depression can lead to infertility,…

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Pennsylvania Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers nonprofit legal news. By Elliott & Davis, PC.

http://pennsylvanianonprofitlawyers.wordpress.com

Apr 25
Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Anyone who’s going to be in the Western PA area this Friday, April 27, should seriously consider attending Grant Writing 201: Winning Grants in Southwestern PA with Eric Davis, Owner Procopio Fundraising and Managing Partner, Elliott &…
Apr 25
Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Anyone who’s going to be in the Western PA area this Friday, April 27, should seriously consider attending Grant Writing 201: Winning Grants in Southwestern PA with Eric Davis, Owner Procopio Fundraising and Managing Partner,…
Apr 5
Kony 2012 and Charitable Giving as Part of an Estate Plan

Kony 2012 and Charitable Giving as Part of an Estate Plan

Kony 2012 is the flavour du jour. We all know its basic premise: to make Joseph Kony, the corrupt leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group once present in Uganda, famous. If Kony becomes enough of a talking point, especially in…

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Arocho Law Office's Nonprofit Blog

Covers news, events and ideas involving non-profit and tax-exempt organizations. By Antonio "Tony" Arocho.

http://lawyerfornonprofits.blogspot.com/

Dec 11
Year-End Happy Hour for Nonprofit Leaders-Dec. 15th

Year-End Happy Hour for Nonprofit Leaders-Dec. 15th

You are cordially invited to attend the premier year-end Happy Hour and Networking event for Nonprofit Leaders on Wednesday,December 15th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Mio Restaurant, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW (Vermont & L Street/near McPherson…
Oct 21
CDFI Funding Opportunity!

CDFI Funding Opportunity!

The U.S. Department of the Treasury just recently released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the FY 2011 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The CDFI Fund is intended to expand the capacity of financial …
Oct 14
Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

This is a summary of posts for the week of October 3rd to Twitter and the

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Nonprofit Law Podcast

Hghlights legal issues facing nonprofits. Hosted by Tim Mooney.

http://nplawcast.blogspot.com/

Oct 12
Nonprofit Law Podcast #45: Election Season

Nonprofit Law Podcast #45: Election Season

Election Season
Sep 21
Nonprofit Law Podcast #44: Streamlining

Nonprofit Law Podcast #44: Streamlining

Streamlining
Aug 24
Nonprofit Law Podcast #43: The Best IRS Publication Revamped

Nonprofit Law Podcast #43: The Best IRS Publication Revamped

The Best IRS Publication Revamped

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california nonprofit law blog

Covers the laws impacting California nonprofit organizations, including charities, industry associations, cooperatives, foundations, and state and local government entities. By Jill S. England.

http://canonprofitlaw.blogspot.com/

Mar 4
Go slow with bingo

Go slow with bingo

Certain tax-exempt organizations are authorized by state law and local ordinance to raise money from bingo, provided that the following criteria are met: 1) the proceeds must be used only for charitable purposes; 2) the games must be…
Mar 4
Charity Poker Night

Charity Poker Night

NEW LAW FOR CHARITY“POKER NIGHT” FUNDRAISERS
Mar 4
AG registration change

AG registration change

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL AG REGISTRATION

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