The Academy Award nominations were announced earlier this week, but even more importantly (at least for some nonprofit organizations attorneys), we also received the following news: The Committee on Nonprofit Organizations of the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section is calling for nominations for the “2024 Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer...
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CalNonprofits Webinar – Good Standing: Compliance & Your Nonprofit
NEO Principal Attorney Erin Bradrick will be presenting a free webinar for the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 on the subject of maintaining good standing for nonprofit charitable organizations under state and federal tax-exemption laws. If you work with a charitable nonprofit operating in...
Upswell Summit 2023 – Day One
I’m in Dallas for the Upswell Summit 2023. After 3 straight years of virtual summits, it was great to see folks in person. Here are some highlights from Day One – Opening Main Stage – Why Democracy Depends on a Healthy Nonprofit Sector Transparency, Trust, and Ethical Practice in...
Highlights from the ABA Exempt Organizations Committee Meeting 10/17/23 – Part Two
Here are more highlights from the American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee meeting held on October 17, 2023 as part of the ABA Virtual 2023 Fall Tax Meeting. Part One is available here. Subcommittee on Audits, Appeals & Litigation; Private Foundations, International Philanthropy & UBIT Mayo Clinic case. See...
Highlights from the ABA Exempt Organizations Committee Meeting 10/17/23 – Part One
Here are some of the highlights from the American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee meeting held on October 17, 2023 as part of the ABA Virtual 2023 Fall Tax Meeting. Part Two to follow next week. Subcommittee on Political & Lobbying Activities of Exempt Organizations Advocacy on the Selection...
NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference: Purpose-Driven Board Leadership
One of the outstanding presentations at the 2023 NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference focused on Purpose-Driven Board Leadership (“PDBL”), a governance framework that I think has groundbreaking potential. Dani Robbins, BoardSource’s Director of Strategic Governance, delivered the presentation which provided attendees, including many state charity regulators with much food for thought....
Lessons in Nonprofit Governance from the Screen
I’ll be presenting a session at the 2023 NAAG/NASCO Charities Conference this Wednesday, October 11. The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) are holding the Conference virtually this year. You can register through Monday, October 9, here ($100). You’ll need...
2023 NAAG/NASCO Annual Charities Conference
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO) are holding their 2023 Charities Conference virtually on October 11-12, 2023. The conference is unique in its targeting of attendees representing government regulators, nonprofits, and professional advisors. The cost of registration is $100. Register...
Northern California Grantmakers 2023 Conference
Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) held its 2023 Annual Conference: Mapping Our Collective Future on May 2nd in San Francisco. The Conference website posed the following questions: Are we making progress on building an equitable future for the region? How will we know we have reached this future? What direction are...
ABA 2023 BLS Meeting: Creative Philanthropy
The American Bar Association 2023 Business Law Section Spring Meeting featured a session on Creative Philanthropy: Impact (ESG) Investing, Donor Advised Funds, Program Related Investments and More moderated by JJ Harwayne Leitner and presented by Jinna Kwak (Adler & Colvin) and Matt Topham (Gates Foundation). Here are some highlights...