Nonprofit Law Jargon Buster: The Role of Secretary
Carrying out these duties as the Secretary is crucial to the smooth functioning of all nonprofit corporations. The role of the Secretary is vital to
December 2, 2019
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Starting a nonprofit
New Salary Thresholds Mean More Overtime-Eligible Americans
Beginning January 1, 2020, updated salary thresholds for overtime will become law, resulting in over 1 million Americans becoming eligible for overtime pay through the
September 9, 2019
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Nonprofit Private Inurement – When Can Insiders Benefit?
The main potential problem areas for nonprofits regarding private inurement are: 1) Compensation agreements for executive employees or trustees; 2) Business relationships with entities in which an organization insider or insider’s family member has an interest; and 3) Benefits paid to an insider or a member of the insider’s family as a member of the charitable class the organization serves. Fortunately, there are steps that non-profits can take to ensure these improper benefits do not occur.
July 29, 2019
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15 Steps to Building Better Nonprofit Bylaws
Nonprofit bylaws govern the internal operations of the organization. Too many nonprofits make the mistake of ignoring their bylaws. In reality, the bylaws don’t matter
July 22, 2019
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New Charter School Transparency Requirements
In July 2019, the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools (Board) approved several measures designed to make the charter schools it sponsors more transparent to the public. The Board also approved an implementation plan that will require all of the charter schools it sponsors to adopt these new charter school transparency requirements for fiscal year 2020.
July 15, 2019
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Offer Letter vs. Employment Contract: Which Should Your Nonprofit Use?
Many nonprofits question whether they should use an offer letter or employment agreement for new employees. Understanding the general use of each type of contract
June 17, 2019
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Starting a nonprofit
How do I apply for 501(c)(3) status?
The non-profit entity has been formed, the board of directors is in place, and your bylaws have been written. You’re ready for the final piece of
May 20, 2019
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How do I write Non-Profit bylaws?
When setting up a non-profit organization, many people overlook the importance of crafting nonprofit bylaws that are customized to the organization’s unique needs. As the
May 13, 2019
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4 Common mistakes when writing articles of incorporation
You’ve decided to incorporate – congratulations! This is a big step in any non-profit business venture. When you’re finished, your organization will officially exist as a
May 6, 2019
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Starting a nonprofit
Who owns a non-profit corporation?
As you’re assembling your non-profit board of directors, your mind may naturally turn to who holds the power and actually owns this thing. After all,
April 29, 2019
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