Form I-9 Matters Now More Than Ever Since taking office, the Trump Administration made enforcement of federal hiring laws a priority. In a quest to ensure employer compliance, the administration significantly increased enforcement efforts, with immigration authorities conducting more audits…
LEGAL ALERT On August 7th, the Trump administration signed an executive order to overhaul the federal grantmaking process. Aimed at increasing accountability and aligning awards with administration priorities, these changes mean heightened scrutiny, new compliance risks, and greater funding uncertainty…
LEGAL ALERT The Department of Justice (DOJ) released guidance on July 30, 2025 regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (as practices that may violate federal anti-discrimination law) and the application of federal anti-discrimination laws to those who receive federal funds. The…
President Trump recently signed sweeping tax legislation that significantly impacts nonprofits and charitable giving. The new law introduces many significant changes for not only nonprofits, but for individuals and corporations that would have not only a direct but also indirect…
Over the past month, many nonprofits that receive federal funding have been told that to continue receiving federal funds, they must certify that they comply with executive orders or with federal anti-discrimination laws. This Legal Alert, prepared by our Exponentum…
We often think of joining a nonprofit board as a rewarding way to help an organization doing important work in our local community. We serve because we feel a connection to the mission and choose to share our limited time…
It is the worst-case scenario for any organization – losing your status as a 501(c)(3) public charity. In this article, we discuss the four most common ways nonprofits lose their tax-exempt status from the IRS, and the steps you can…
As a nonprofit leader or board member, it goes without saying that many responsibilities demand your attention. Policies that are considered a best practice, but not required by law, often fall into the “back burner” category. However, a well-written policy…
If you are a nonprofit board member, you have a legal fiduciary duty to ensure the nonprofit is adhering to its governing documents and stated mission, and that it is obeying any laws and requirements that relate to the nonprofit and its…
Your code of regulations, or as many people call them, bylaws, are the operating manual for your board. Bylaws are a key to good governance. This internal set of rules and procedures guides your board in governing and decision-making. For a list…
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