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Defying the Odds: The Case for Investing in Organizing Workers in the South

NonProfit Quarterly

There is no question that the regions history of union busting and so-called right-to-work laws makes worker organizing difficult. The LIFT Fund is a collaborative effort that brings together philanthropy, labor, and worker centers to invest in worker power building in this region.

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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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Guarding Trust: Overlooked Factors That Protect Your Nonprofit’s Reputation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

The vendors, contractors, and partners you collaborate with can influence public perception. Example: Annual Data Privacy Reviews A community health nonprofit reviews its data privacy policies annually to ensure compliance with updated laws and best practices, reinforcing trust with their community.

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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. These organizations typically focus on other ways that they can collaborate to create a win-win partnership. This is the final part of a four-part series on the four key legal issues you - my readers!

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The Future of Fundraising: 3 Tips to Leverage Nonprofit AI

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Collaborative ) as your foundation. Collaboration to learn from other organizations committed to responsible AI use. Legal compliance to remain aware of and abide by applicable AI laws and regulations. Your organization can prevent many of these risks and maximize these solutions’ benefits by committing to use AI responsibly.

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How Nonprofits Can Help Free Culture and Benefit from the Public Domain

NonProfit Quarterly

Currently, almost everything is legally locked down by US copyright law, but only entertainment corporations and a few thousand celebrity artists meaningfully benefit. The Copyright Trap The idea of copyright is usually framed as protection: Copyright laws protect creators from having their work stolen or manipulated.

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Learning That Changes Lives: Local Leader Shares Journey to Nonprofit Success

NonProfit Leadership Center

Collaborative. After studying finance in college and then receiving her law degree from Florida State University, Erin practiced law for 13 years — first as in-house counsel for a multi-family housing company, then in private practice at a law firm, and finally as a prosecutor at the state attorney’s office. Empowering.