Social Enterprise and Nonprofit Law Blog
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Virtual Nonprofit Board and Member Meetings in the Time of COVID
Since the onset of the novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID), everyday life has been upended for everyone. Nonprofits, their boards, and their members haven’t escaped the disruption, but life (and compliance with nonprofit law!) must go on. One serious challenge in the age … read more
We Won’t Get Fooled Again – Blackbaud Data Breach
Today, more and more nonprofits rely on third-party vendors for technology solutions to provide a range of services and operational support, including donor outreach and management, web platforms, payment processing solutions, and data storage. This past May, Blackbaud, a prominent service technology … read more
Key Legal Issues in Corporate Partnerships
Are you looking for answers to legal questions that arise in cause marketing and corporate partnerships? If so, look no further! Last year, Selfishgiving.com founder and blogger Joe Waters and I distributed a five-question survey to businesses and nonprofits regularly engaged in cause … read more
Charities with Large Endowments May Face Government and Public Scrutiny for Taking PPP Loans
Many charities are facing criticism for laying off workers and cutting salaries when they have substantial financial reserves in endowments. A second wave of criticism may occur if these charities have taken government subsidized Paycheck Protection Program loans (PPP loans) that are … read more
Is it Time for a Cyber Risk Check-up?
COVID-19 has been dominating the news, and with good reason. While the situation is certainly “fluid,” it is likely that many organizations will continue to ask their employees to work remotely — at least periodically — for some time. It is … read more
Business Interruption Insurance for Nonprofits – Is COVID-19 Covered?
BLUF – Nonprofits should review the language of their business interruption insurance policies and provide notice to their insurance company of any potential claim due to property affected by COVID-19. Generally, business interruption insurance protects an organization against lost income due to … read more
What the CARES Act Means for Faith-Based Organizations
BLUF – Faith-based organizations are eligible to participate in PPP/EIDL with no infringement on their ability to exercise their religion. INTRODUCTION As the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury continue to roll out additional guidance on the emergency … read more
The CARES Act – Affiliation Rules for Nonprofits and Faith Based Organizations
BLUF –Secular nonprofits are subject to standard SBA affiliation rules under 13 CFR 121.301(f); faith-based organizations are largely exempt from those rules. INTRODUCTION As the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury roll out their emergency relief programs … read more