By NEO Law Group
Our Senior Counsel Erin Bradrick will be speaking on Legal Issues Facing Nonprofit Start-up Organizations today from 4 – 5 p.m. at the San Mateo Public Library. Register here. Topics will include: Considerations before starting a nonprofit Incorporating with the state Applyiing for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status Typical legal issues facing young nonprofits "Setting up and […]
"Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) is a national network of foundation professionals and social entrepreneurs who strive for excellence in the practice of philanthropy. Our mission is to develop emerging leaders committed to building a just, equitable, and sustainable society. EPIP exists to ensure that emerging foundation professionals are effective stewards of philanthropic resources and […]
On Monday, March 4, from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Emily and I will be speaking at The Foundation Center – San Francisco on Legal Issues Facing Nonprofit Start-Up Organizations. Register here. We’ll cover: Key considerations before deciding to start a new nonprofit Fiscal sponsorship and other alternatives to a startup The critical role […]
Youths represent a growing volunteer population for nonprofits and for some, a potential pool of nonprofit board members. The 2007 National Survey of Children's Health estimated that 78% of youths between 12-17 years of age had participated in at least a few volunteer work or community service events that year. Some groups have taken note […]
Stephanie Petit, a principal with Adler & Colvin, and I will be presenting on Starting and Representing a Nonprofit- Pro Bono Issues for the Bar Association of San Francisco (301 Battery Street) on Wednesday, November 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. You can register here to attend the event in person or by live webcast. On-demand […]
Yesterday, Gene and I presented at the Foundation Center in San Francisco on “Legal Issues Facing Nonprofit Start-Up Organizations.” Setting up and operating a successful nonprofit is challenging but possible under the right circumstances. Below we’ve highlighted some of the key steps and issues to consider prior to formation for determining whether a new nonprofit is […]
Emily and I will be presenting a program on legal issues facing nonprofit start-up organizations at the Foundation Center – San Francisco on Wednesday, August 17, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Register here – it's free! Our topics will include: Fiscal sponsorship and other alternatives to starting a nonprofit organization Incorporating with the state Applying […]
We had a great time today on Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio conversing with Tony about starting a nonprofit and alternatives worth considering. You can listen to a recorded version here or check it out (in a few days) on ITunes. Here are some links on the subject you may also find helpful: 10 Keys to Starting a […]
My vacation week in Maui while Emily watched the office. Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social enterprises: SSIReview: How important is advocacy to your organization? http://ow.ly/4ZlL6 npquarterly: The best nonprofit video we've seen in a while, from one of the […]
Board meeting minutes are an important but often undervalued form of recordkeeping for organizations. Minutes provide a memorialized chronology of key information such as board actions, elections of officers or directors, and certain reports from committees and staff. Additionally, meeting minutes can have important legal significance in an IRS examination and as evidence in courts if, […]