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…
When you think about serving on a nonprofit board, the first thing that often comes to mind is attending board meetings. When nonprofits take time to plan and run well-organized board meetings, they can improve attendance, board member preparedness, efficiency,…
For nonprofits, generative AI can be used to help write and edit fundraising requests, social media posts, and annual reports, along with creating useful graphics and making content more accessible with translation and simplification. However, generative AI also poses some…
Nonprofits and their communities are gearing up for the profound changes in our federal government that will come in 2025. The incoming administration has discussed plans for intensive oversight and investigation of organizations perceived as opposing its policies or supporting…
The end of the year often brings a high number of donations. This is a great time for you to review and ensure you are following IRS requirements regarding written acknowledgements to your donors. For sample donation acknowledgements and helpful…
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