As a lawyer who works with charities and nonprofit boards, I spend much of my time talking about risk. Most leaders think about risk in
Anonymity in philanthropy is not unusual. Many donors prefer privacy. Sometimes it is humility. Sometimes it is security. Sometimes it is simply temperament. But sometimes
Foundation boards like to celebrate large pledges. They validate strategy. They signal momentum. They make annual reports look good. But the Jeffrey Epstein university scandals,
Recent nonprofit news highlights a trend that many lawyers are seeing more frequently in practice. Programs lose government funding. Mission-driven for-profit ventures struggle to sustain
For many years, nonprofit leaders have thought about the IRS as a civil regulator. The worst-case scenario was an audit, penalties, or in extreme cases,
Social media has become a central channel for charitable fundraising, particularly during disasters, emergencies, and fast-moving public events. It has also become one of the
For organizations that rely on group exemption letters, the release of Revenue Procedure 2026-8 is not just another technical update. It is a significant development
Governments around the world have increasingly regulated how nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) receive and use foreign funding. While these laws are enacted outside the United States,
On September 25, 2025, the White House issued a memorandum titled “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence” also known as NSPM-7. The memo directs federal
Every nonprofit wants to believe its programs are changing lives. But belief alone is not enough. Boards, donors, and regulators expect proof that resources are
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