Category: Nonprofit
Privacy Audit – Make it Your Organization’s New Year’s Resolution!
It’s the time of year when its typical to focus on self-betterment, so let’s not leave the organization you work for out. Nonprofit organizations hold a variety of personal information on behalf of their constituents and employees. Unfortunately, most organizations could be … read more
Startup Alert : Key Agreements Every Startup Should Have
Essential Documents Having founded and run several startups, I understand the challenge of focusing on the mundane details related to corporate formation and governance. But as an attorney, I can’t understate the importance of insuring that these foundational documents are tailored to … read more
Event Contracts for Nonprofits – When to Push Back
Many nonprofit organizations host signature events that are fundamentally important for the organization’s mission. For some nonprofits, an annual fundraising gala provides the bulk of the nonprofits’ funding for the coming year. For others, conferences may provide essential opportunities to further their … read more
Voting Leave Reminder for New York Employers
Your employees are back from summer vacation and it may be time for your organization to provide some additional time off, for voting. This is a reminder for New York employers that New York State primary election day is Thursday, September 13, … read more
Analysis of Tax Reform 2.0 from a Social Enterprise Perspective
On July 24, 2018, the House Ways and Means Committee released its framework for legislation relating to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Dubbed “Tax Reform 2.0” the House plan would build on TCJA by accomplishing four main objectives: Make … read more
Sixteen States Enter into Settlement Agreement with Charity Involved in Unlawful Cause Marketing Campaign
Sixteen state agencies have entered into a settlement agreement with Tennessee-based charity Operation Troop Aid (“OTA”) for engaging in a nationwide cause marketing campaign that violated state charitable solicitation laws. According to the settlement agreement announced on July 19th, OTA violated state … read more
Nonprofits and Voter Engagement – Yes You Should!
November is quickly approaching. Local, state, and federal election campaigns are revving up. Nonprofits’ members, supporters, and clients are about to be bombarded with political ads seeking their vote. This presents a perfect opportunity for a nonprofit organization to assist and educate … read more
Left In the Dark, IRS Moves to Limit Donor Transparency
Interested to learn who the donors are for a nonprofit organization? You might find it on Schedule B, the Schedule of Contributors, attached to the Form 990 annual tax return for tax-exempt organizations, which is made available to the public. But that’s … read more
