Category: Nonprofit
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
Tandem Nonprofit & For-Profit Companies Must Walk Fine Line
One of the basic principles of tax-exempt law is that charitable and educational organizations (so-called “501(c)(3)” groups after the corresponding section of the tax code) must be formed for public purposes, not for private benefit. For most purposes, this means that compensation … read more
GDPR is coming. Will your organization be ready?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) issued by the European Union (EU) becomes effective May 25, 2018. Although some organizations have already adopted privacy processes and procedures in response to the regulations, many are still unclear as to the impact upon their … read more
US Affiliates of Foreign NGOs – A Primer
In recent years, the rise of the global economy has propelled the breakdown of barriers to doing business internationally. In the philanthropic arena, foreign NGOs (non-governmental organizations) seeking to spread their charitable aspirations and enhance fundraising, have followed suit by establishing affiliated … read more
New York State Paid Family Leave Takes Effect January 1, 2018: Are You Ready?
Starting January 1, 2018, all private employers, regardless of employer size, with employees working in New York State for 30 or more days in a calendar year, must have Paid Family Leave coverage for their employees. What is Paid Family Leave? As … read more
NYC’s Earned Sick Time Act Will Require Employers to Provide Paid Time Off for Domestic Violence Victims in 2018
On November 6, 2017, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a bill that expands the protections of New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (New York City’s “Paid Sick Leave Law”) to include paid time off for victims of domestic violence, … read more
Reminder: New York’s Minimum Wage Increases December 31st
Effective December 31, 2017, the minimum wage for New York employers will increase as set forth in the chart below. The applicable minimum wage rates will vary depending on where the employee performs his/her job. NYC – Large Employers (of 11 or … read more
