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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

Candid

Federal and state laws require a nonprofit’s board members to assume responsibility for the organization’s well-being–meaning it can be held responsible if something goes wrong financially or operationally. By contrast, a governing board is bound by law to oversee management of the organization.

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Local Militias Step into Government Gaps

NonProfit Quarterly

Image Credit: Josiah S on istock.com Founded in March 2009, the Oath Keepers are an anti-government far-right militia group comprising former law enforcement, first responders, and former military who pledge to defend the United States against government tyranny at all costs. Actual law enforcement looked the other way.

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Newsletter: Attorney Karen Wu Answers Your Questions on UBIT ?? ; Dunkin Sells Masks for a Cause ; Wendy’s Promised to Promote Black Voices on Twitter, Then Ghosted

Selfish Giving

- asked for in the Selfish Giving / Accelerist Partnership Law Survey you completed last year. A big thanks to Karen for taking time out of her busy schedule to write and complete this very helpful series of posts on corporate partnerships and the law! ??Links Links to all four posts can be found here ! I have questions.?????

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  Freedom To Fight For DEI: How Legal Battles Affect Leadership Policies, Commitment

Fundraising Leadership

These issues demand response and action in the workplace now and require deep understanding of the laws, processes and practices in order to be successful in achieving parity and equity in leadership across gender, race and identity. “ “ Prevailing in an anti-DEI climate requires intention and effort.

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Treasurers of All-Volunteer Organizations: Eight Key Responsibilities

Blue Avocado

Such laws vary from state to state. XYZ Nonprofit is an organization exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Recruit the Next AVO Treasurer Like other volunteers, the treasurers of all-volunteer organizations will not serve indefinitely.

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The 10 roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit Board of Directors

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Later, the Board may need to recruit and hire an Executive Director and decide on a pay scale. Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity and Maintain Accountability The Board is responsible for making sure that the nonprofit operates with the laws that govern it at the local, state, and national level.

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Nonprofits, It's Time to Talk About Parental Leave

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

However, parental leave has emerged as a front-runner among benefits for recruiting and retaining talent, and a generous parental leave policy can be seen as direct evidence of an empathetic and inclusive company culture. Some of these employers are offering leave per state law, but many are offering leave that is more generous than required.

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