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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment

NonProfit Quarterly

Its board actions might be reversed because they were not taken pursuant to the organizations bylaws or applicable corporate laws. Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements.

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Inconsistent Regulations, Crackdown on Civil Liberties Hinder Nonprofits, Experts Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches.

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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Contracts ??

Selfish Giving

requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last spring. Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Contracts 1. Companies may want the charity partner to undertake specific activities. State Law Required Provisions. SellCo sent us a draft contract to sign.

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How Nonprofits Can Navigate Political Engagement and Maintain Public Trust

NonProfit Quarterly

The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Johnson Amendment—the provision in the code that prohibits 501c3 organizations from engaging in partisan electoral and political activities. This requires a clear understanding of the legal boundaries that define what 501c3 organizations can and cannot do in political activity.

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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Registration & Reporting Requirements ??

Selfish Giving

requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last spring. A company that conducts this type of charitable sales promotion is regulated under state charitable solicitation laws as a “commercial co-venturer” (“CCV”). [1] Law § 171-a(6). TV, mail, radio). New York Exec.

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Corporate Partnerships & The Law: Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)

Selfish Giving

requested guidance on in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last year. Unrelated business income tax, known as “UBIT,” is the tax imposed on income generated from certain business activities undertaken by a tax-exempt organization.[1] UBIT affects traditional corporate sponsorships (e.g., $X

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How Nonprofits Can Stay Compliant with Online Fundraising Laws in 2022

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. The other option is to outsource registration to an experienced state charitable registration provider like Labyrinth or a law firm.

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