When nonprofits consider a new partnership or even combining forces in a more integrated way, understanding the options for structuring a nonprofit combination can help shape initial discussions and pose important considerations for boards. This article outlines common types of…
In part because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and advances in technologies such as Zoom, remote work is growing rapidly in the United States. As a result, employers of all kinds are becoming increasingly willing to hire employees who will work…
This spring, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided updated guidance regarding caregiver discrimination under federal employment laws in light of COVID-19 and its aftermath. Except for those with few employees, most nonprofit employers are subject to federal employment laws…
Board members may be surprised to hear that they have a role and responsibility regarding internal controls. These controls are critical for any nonprofit and can be implemented even if your nonprofit has no employees. In addition, the pandemic created…
As with every type of organization, nonprofits are at risk of falling victim to costly acts of fraud and tend to have some common characteristics that can make them particularly susceptible to such schemes. This article addresses steps and suggested…
Many nonprofit organizations seek to protect their key brands with trademarks. This article will provide guidance in choosing how to best protect them through trademark. For instance, depending on the reach of your organization and your budget, a “common law”…
You may have already heard that it is important for your nonprofit’s website to post a privacy policy. Did you also know that copying and pasting a policy from another source is not a good idea? Or that donors and…
While nonprofit board members are motivated to serve by passion for an organization’s mission, could a nonprofit also pay them? Paying nonprofit board members for their service raises many legal issues that are very difficult to overcome. Read this article to learn…
The Ohio Personal Privacy Act (OPPA) is a proposed law introduced in July 2021 and aimed at giving consumers more control over the way businesses use their personal information (PI). Not every business must comply, but even if the OPPA…
Generally, in forty-one states and the District of Columbia, a tax-exempt organization that intends to solicit charitable contributions from the public is required to register. This requirement to register hinges upon a number of factors. States do allow some exemptions…
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