Resource Library

How to organize and host a successful candidate forum that informs both voters and future elected officials.

(September 21, 2023 webinar) Did you know your nonprofit organization may be leaving money on the table? Through the Nonprofit Employee Retention Tax Refund, the IRS offers refunds of up to $26,000 per employee for eligible nonprofits if your operations were partially or fully suspended due to government orders or if you experienced a significant revenue decrease during the COVID-19 pandemic.

(September 7, 2023 webinar) What does your organization’s current financial close process look like? Whether you scramble every month or feel like things run smoothly, it’s helpful to pay attention to certain key areas.

Understanding force majeure clauses in your contracts can help you make informed decisions about cancelling events with or without penalties.

(January 6, 2023 webinar) This webinar will provide an overview of federal and state lobbying laws affecting nonprofits. We’ll address common questions nonprofits have about limits on lobbying and state rules on lobbying registration and reporting.

(November 18, 2022 webinar) This webinar will begin with a brief overview of trends in North Carolina’s nonprofit sector and current challenges facing nonprofit organizations. It will also include a discussion of the impact of the 2022 election on nonprofits, of state and federal policy solutions that might help nonprofits and the communities they serve, and of potential legislative challenges for nonprofits in 2023 and beyond.

Overview of diversity quotas, affirmative action, and pitfalls to avoid.

The essential guidelines for maintaining tax-exempt status with the IRS.

Sample purchasing policies to be compliant with federal and state regulations.

Legal compliance with financial management standards for nonprofits receiving federal funds.

(April 1, 2022 webinar) This spring and fall, voters across North Carolina will go to the polls to elect new members of Congress, the state legislature, judges, and local officials. These elected officials will be entrusted to make decisions on laws and policies of critical importance to the work of every NC nonprofit. This webinar will provide an overview of the 2022 election for nonprofits.

Video covering legal parameters for nonprofit lobbying and use of various communication channels in grassroots advocacy.

Guidelines to be certain your newsletter and other communications are sent legally.

(November 5, 2021 presentation) How can you optimize your audit? We will provide a deep dive into the audit process and how non profits can prepare for their audit as efficiently and effectively as possible. This program will help streamline your back of house operations so that resources can remain focused on the non profits core mission.

(November 4, 2021 presentation) This beginning level workshop offers participants an opportunity to delve into fundamental issues associated with contract management and administration in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit attorney, Kristy Cook of Mod Law Firm, brings her near decade experience in nonprofit law and management to this session.