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COVID-19 Considerations for Nonprofits
(September 15, 2021 presentation) This session will address some of the most common questions nonprofit organizations are asking, including: whether to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations, and if so, how to implement this requirement; the current state of federal laws related to unemployment insurance, paid-time off benefits, and the Employee Retention Tax Credit; and considerations for nonprofits as they prepare for staff and volunteers to return to in-person work.
Board Governance Best Practices
(September 15, 2021 presentation) In this session, we will discuss the roles and responsibilities of serving on a nonprofit board and tangible action items to help your board be more effective.
Accounting Trends for Nonprofits
(September 15, 2021 presentation) In this session, we will discuss recent and upcoming changes to accounting guidelines and regulations impacting the nonprofit industry, implications of these new guidelines, and strategies you can use now to help you prepare for what’s to come.
Keeping Your Nonprofit Out of the News: Compliance Issues that Affect Organizations’ Reputations
(September 15, 2021 presentation) Several recent media stories have brought negative attention to nonprofit organizations. In this session, we will discuss the compliance issues that gave rise to each story and ways that nonprofits can mitigate possible reputational harm.
Insurance 101 for Nonprofits
(September 15, 2021 presentation) This session will provide an overview of the variety of insurance available to nonprofit organizations and offer insights into key considerations for nonprofit leaders in deciding what type of insurance coverage is the best fit for their organizations.
Nonprofit Copyright Permissions & Fair Use Law
Topical resources for nonprofits to design marketing materials or protect their intellectual property.
Maintain Tax Exempt Status: Avoid Excessive Benefits and Private Inurement
Rules governing 501(c)(3) organizations which prohibit insiders or small groups from being the sole or primary beneficiary of a public charity's mission.
Renewing the Commitment: An ADA Compliance Guide for Nonprofits
Covers policies and practices for accommodating people with mobility, vision, hearing, speech, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities.
Voter Registration & Engagement Toolkit
Legal parameters and toolkits for 501(c)(3) nonprofits to promote voter registration and turnout.
Guide to Nonprofit Governance
Comprehensive resource to help boards govern legal and financial aspects of their nonprofit.
Can My Board of Directors Vote in Virtual Meetings or Online Calls?
Guidelines for the NC laws affecting virtual board meetings and general tips for productive online board gatherings.
HIPAA Primer for Nonprofit Social Services Agencies
HIPAA compliance tools and guidelines.
Bifurcated or Split Gifts from Donor Advised Funds
Can donors use DAFs to make bifurcated donations (where one part is tax-deductible and the other is not)?
Games of Chance, Raffles, and Charity Auctions
Games of Chance, Raffles, and Charity Auctions provides an overview of the rules and regulations of these fundraising strategies.
A Nonprofit's Guide to Risk Management & Insurance
A good risk management plan ensures that the organization will have enough assets to carry out its mission.