California’s deadline for small businesses to either participate in the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program or offer their own retirement plans for their employees is upon us. The three-year [...]
Many churches, especially those that do not operate as part of a larger denomination, do not give a lot thought to the terms of employment when they call a pastor to serve their church. However, [...]
CA Attorney General Announces Stipulated Judgment Against Nonprofit that Violated Charitable Trust Laws
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced that the state had entered into a Stipulated Judgment against ZeroDivide and its directors and officers. The settlement arose from a suit [...]
What is the Difference Between Lobbying, Campaigning, and Advocacy? Why Does It Matter for Charities?
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Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) are subject to specific restrictions on their political activities. Violating these rules can lead [...]
Social media use by employees has become a controversial issue in recent years. More and more employees have found themselves the subjects of discipline or even termination from their employers [...]
Understanding nonprofit actions that require a vote is critical to success. Nonprofit organizations must hold regular board meetings to carry out their fiduciary obligations to their [...]
The 501(h) election can be critical for nonprofits. Federal tax laws allow all charitable nonprofit organizations to engage in legislative lobbying activities, so long as they only amount to an [...]
Most churches have employees to help carry out their missions. Creating and maintaining an up-to-date employee handbook can be essential to help your church or religious organization carry out [...]
Federal law explicitly protects churches and other religious institutions and individuals from unduly burdensome or discriminatory land use and zoning regulations. After learning that local land [...]
Although it is always hard for a nonprofit agency to turn down any gift from a donor, some gifts may be more trouble than they are worth. Having a clear gift acceptance policy can help you [...]