Nonprofit Mergers: Common Risks

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the associated financial and social crises, and the rising racial justice movement, many nonprofits are looking at collaborations and mergers as a strategic response. But nonprofit leaders must understand at the outset the risks associated with such transactions. Following up on our recent post on motivations of nonprofits considering […]

Nonprofit Mergers: Motivations

Facing the severe impacts of the current public health and economic crises, many nonprofits are considering mergers and other forms of collaboration as a strategy for maintaining or strengthening their programmatic activities, their brand and clout, and, for some, their survival. Prior to entering into any negotiations around a collaboration, nonprofit leaders should identify and […]

Nonprofit Governance: Coronavirus and COVID-19

Nonprofits must recognize and manage the impact of the coronavirus and associated disease known as COVID-19 that has created great concern and fear for an ill-prepared and under-educated country and world. Quarantines, canceled conferences and events, staggering drops in economic markets, deserted public spaces, self-isolation, and social distancing are all eye-opening impacts we’ve increasingly seen […]

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/20/19

Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Tweets of the Week. Notable Events of the Week: “A whistleblower complaint about President Trump made by an intelligence official centers on Ukraine, according to two people familiar with the matter, which has set off a struggle between Congress […]

California Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation

A California nonprofit corporation is formed by the filing of nonprofit articles of incorporation (Articles). There are three types of California nonprofit corporations: public benefit corporations, mutual benefit corporations, and religious corporations. Because they are governed by different laws, the Articles must reflect the appropriate type. In this post, we’ll focus on Articles of a […]

Predict-a-palooza: Civil Society Forecast 2019

On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, I’ll be joining a panel of experts in discussing key trends and predictions for 2019. Our focus will be on civil society, discussing emerging developments in philanthropy, technology, data governance, public policy, and more. You can learn more about, and register for, this webinar organized by Digital Impact, an initiative […]

Nonprofit Tweets of the Week – 9/7/18

Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Tweets of the Week. Notable Events of the Week: The New York Times published an anonymous Op-Ed at the request of the author, a senior official in the Trump administration whose identity is known to The New York Times and […]

How Independent Audits and Audit Committees Protect Nonprofits

A nonprofit’s viability may depend heavily on the organization’s financial credibility. Proper financial management is essential to the health of any nonprofit and may be pivotal to the protection of the organization’s mission and consequent effectiveness and efficiency. Independent audits and audit committees can help nonprofits make informed financial decisions that further the development and application […]

Risk Management Podcast: How and When Should Your Nonprofit Use a Lawyer?

Nonprofit risk management is an investment, not an expense. I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Risk Alternatives CEO Ted Bilich on how and when nonprofits should use a lawyer. The podcast is available here. ​ Topics Lawyers’ Disclaimers Why do lawyers usually want to profess that they are not giving legal advice during interviews […]

CEB: Representing Charitable Nonprofits: Formation and Exemption

On February 22, 2018, Erin and I recorded a webinar for Continuing Education of the Bar – Representing Charitable Nonprofits: Formation and Exemption. It’s a basic to intermediate-level 90 minute CLE program available here. Ensure you can advise clients on the special issues affecting nonprofits. This program covers how to get a nonprofit 501(c)(3) up and […]