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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.
Executive Sessions
Learn how to use executive sessions to strengthen trust and communication.
Sample Collaboration Memorandum of Agreement
Sample collaboration memorandum of agreement provided by the Standford University Law School Mills Legal Clinic.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Form 990 (But Were Afraid to Ask)
(September 9, 2021 webinar)
As a result of attending this session, you will be able to: (1) understand and apply the three lenses used to complete an impactful Form 990; (2) describe how the Form 990 is organized along with the purposes of each section; (3) differentiate which areas of the Form 990 receive increased attention from the IRS and use that to evaluate the overall effectiveness of your Form 990.
As a result of attending this session, you will be able to: (1) understand and apply the three lenses used to complete an impactful Form 990; (2) describe how the Form 990 is organized along with the purposes of each section; (3) differentiate which areas of the Form 990 receive increased attention from the IRS and use that to evaluate the overall effectiveness of your Form 990.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About Security: A Practical Guide to Managing Risk
Succinct guidance on mitigating risk exposure plus basic steps to implement protections.
The Nonprofit Hiring Toolkit: How to Find the Best Talent
Thorough outline of all stages of the hiring process with tips for ensuring success.
Fundraising Compliance in the Digital Age
On-demand webinar about charitable solicitation registration laws, which vary across U.S. states.
Ransomware Toolkit
Collection of resources for avoiding or responding to ransomware attacks.
Addressing COVID-Related Fears About Returning to the Workplace
Collection of resources on HR and legal questions related to reopening offices and requiring staff to be physically present.