Whether due to changes or unforeseen circumstances, nonprofits amending contracts must take care to comply with the terms of the agreement and applicable law. The
Many nonprofits, especially older nonprofits, have voting members that retain the power to elect board members. For some groups—like golf clubs and trade associations—a voting membership
With the popularity and ease of donor advised funds, why do some donors still choose to start a private foundation to conduct their charitable giving?
Nonprofit sponsorships are common but the correct way to provide acknowledgments for nonprofit event sponsorship is not well understood. Fundraising galas, breakfasts, golf tournaments, and
In the majority of nonprofit organizations, Board members are unpaid volunteers. They are often selected to serve because of their professional skills and prominence in
Proxy voting is rising in popularity due to the pandemic. Now more than ever, there are times when directors and/or members can’t attend a meeting
Many nonprofits mistakenly believe that they are required to use Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct meetings. They also commonly operate under the misnomer that
How much should nonprofits aim to hold in cash reserves? Because nonprofits exist to advance their mission, rather than to turn a profit, questions about
Statutes & Volunteer Protection Statutes Individuals volunteering for nonprofit organizations often wonder about the potential to be held personally liable if something goes wrong. Fortunately,
As a new non-profit organization grows and begins to hire employees, nonprofit leaders often have “employment contracts” as a task to accomplish on their long
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