By NEO Law Group
The board of directors of a nonprofit corporation is generally empowered to create committees at its discretion, subject to the nonprofit corporation’s bylaws and the laws of the state of incorporation. While committees can be utilized to alleviate the board of some tasks and help increase efficiency, committee formation should not be taken lightly or […]
Improved Service to Achieve Voluntary Compliance Preparing and Helping to File the Form 990 (speeches, workshops, tax forums) Form 990-N (e-Postcard) Guidance (including proposed regulations on (i) new requirements for supporting organizations, and (ii) excise taxes on donor advised funds; and final regulations on excise taxes on prohibited tax shelter transactions and related disclosure requirements) Exempt […]
For the third consecutive year, I attended the CAN Annual Conference and was again rewarded with excellent presentations, workshops and networking opportunities. I was particularly impressed with the workshop "The Accountability Challenge: What’s Right for Your Organization?" led by CAN Executive Director Flo Green, and the two lunchtime plenaries: "Beyond Tomorrow: The Future of Foundation […]
The March 10, 2005 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle included an article entitled “$1.1 million in dubious spending by nonprofits.” The article stated that state auditors called into question more than $1.1 million in spending from state grants and that they concluded that the state lacks adequate safeguards to ensure that grant money is […]
The highlights: Ed Howard, Chief Consultant, Senate Government Modernization Efficiency and Accountability Committee, invited attendees to send him e-mails with proposed changes in the Code as a vehicle for initiating changes in state law to assist the nonprofit community. David Muraki, Deputy Director, California Service Corps, described the State’s plan to create a comprehensive, State-wide […]
The secretary of a nonprofit corporation is typically a required officer position under state laws. The post on the Duties of the Secretary of a Nonprofit Corporation written by my colleague Michele Berger wrote in 2017 remains one of the most read on our blog. This post expands on some of her past guidance and […]
Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Charities Push Feds To Keep Combined Federal Campaign (Paul Clolery, Nonprofit Times) [Ed. See also the letter from the National Council of Nonprofits and the United Way to […]
Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: DHS moves to bar aid groups from serving undocumented immigrants (Brianna Sacks, Washington Post) [Ed. This dubious prohibition targets nonprofits providing disaster relief funded in part by federal grants and awards. Imagine denying emergency medical relief until a disaster victim proves their immigration status.] Using Generative Governance Principles […]
A new nonprofit is commonly created when a program or project spins off from a separate nonprofit. Sometimes a project spins off from a fiscal sponsor, perhaps after a planned incubation period. And sometimes a program spins off from a nonprofit because of a mutual desire to provide greater or different opportunities for the program, […]
Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Justice Jackson Says ‘the State of Our Democracy’ Keeps Her Up at Night (Abbie VanSickle, NY Times) Opinion: How the Tax Bill Could Change Giving and Donor Behavior […]