In December 2018 the California Office of the Attorney General announced proposed new rules that would make a number of important changes to the reporting forms used by nonprofits registered to [...]
Getting out to nature together is a great way to strength bonds between the members of a religious community. A church that is thinking about sponsoring “official” outings, like hikes or camping [...]
Nonprofits may be tempted to view major sporting events like the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, or the World Series as a fundraising rallying point. Perhaps donors are asked to buy tickets to an [...]
Churches and other nonprofits are embracing the Internet as a way to improve their communication with constituents, promote their mission, and reach a wider audience. One way they’re doing this [...]
Mediation has become a popular approach to resolving legal arguments and other forms of disagreement. For both sides in a legal dispute, mediation can be a way to find a middle ground that can [...]
Individuals in a church’s positions of trust, like directors and officers, can be tempted to steal money or other valuable assets of the church for their own purposes. Such thefts are a form of [...]
Local zoning laws can have a profound effect on the shape and feel of a community. As local economies change over time, officials sometimes will update zoning laws to encourage new development [...]
The complex relationship between church governance and secular laws has long been a source of concern for churches. Restricting state interference in church affairs was one of the motivations [...]
Conflicts of interest and the risk of self-dealing are important concerns for directors of nonprofits. Any proposed transaction that would involve a director, the director’s business, or a member [...]
Whether a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization is set up to pursue a narrow purpose, like advocating for a particular piece of legislation, or has broad goals, it typically will need to raise [...]