Last month, North Carolina’s legislature rejected a benefit corporation bill, asserting that it would be a “move away from capitalism.” This reasoning seems misplaced. If our own history tells us anything about capitalism, it’s that its form is both dynamic and changing. The Oxford Dictionary defines capitalism as...
Why You Need a Social Media Policy – Social Media for Nonprofits
I had the pleasure of presenting "Why You Need a Social Media Policy" at the Social Media for Nonprofits Conference in Palo Alto last Thursday. Great conference, engaged crowd and lots of questions. Thanks to co-founder and executive director Ritu Sharma and co-founder Darian Heyman for their tireless...
2013 Nonprofit Boot Camp
I had the privilege of attending the 2013 Nonprofit Boot Camp hosted by Social Media for Nonprofits this week. The conference was a revival of one formerly produced by the Craigslist Foundation and provided an opportunity to connect nonprofit leaders and those who serve the nonprofit community with experts...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – June 14, 2013
This weeks marks the first week of our new Senior Counsel Erin Bradrick. I am more than thrilled to be joined by Erin and look forward to seeing her do great things, particularly in the area of women's rights. Have a listen to Independent Women while perusing this...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – June 7, 2013
My past week has been one marked by connections with colleagues. In that spirit, have a listen to the Adele-Daft Punk mashup Something About the Fire while persusing this weeks's tweets: Sustainable Law Group: Why The IRS 501(c)(4) Scandal Happened http://wp.me/p2orjM-1X [Ed. It was a pleasure to have lunch...
California Youth Equality Act Aimed at Boy Scouts of America
Nonprofit organizations may obtain recognition of federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In California, the corresponding provision for state tax exemption is Section 23701d of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Section 23701d is very similar to Section 501(c)(3) and states the...
Social Media for Nonprofits – Silicon Valley – June 13, 2013
I'm very excited to be part of a great and eclectic lineup of speakers at Social Media for Nonprofits' 2013 Silicon Valley Conference presented and hosted by Microsoft on Thursday, June 13. Beth Kanter will be delivering the keynote: The Dirty Little Secret to Getting Better Results from Social...
Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – May 31, 2013
The week started with Memorial Day, a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. At the same time, it's a day many of us enjoy spending with family and friends. Have a listen to one of my favorite songs...
Alliance for Community Media National Conference (Part Three)
Our final post of resources referenced in our session at the 2013 Alliance for Community Media National Conference, Nuts and Bolts of Nonprofits and Their People, with Syvia Strobel (ACM) and Deborah Vinsel(Thurston Community Television). Timely Nonprofit Issues Unrelated Business Activities: IRS Examination Area The underreporting of unrelated business taxable income...
Alliance for Community Media National Conference (Part Two)
Our second post with resources to be referenced in our session at the 2013 Alliance for Community Media National Conference, Nuts and Bolts of Nonprofits and Their People, with Syvia Strobel (ACM) and Deborah Vinsel(Thurston Community Television). Key Issues in Board Governance Board's Legal Duties: Are Your Directors Meeting Them? Boards...