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Bolstering collaboration to protect legal aid amid new challenges 

Candid

At Equal Justice Works (EJW), we’ve maintained our mission of ensuring the justice system works for all through many changes in the field of public interest law. And one way to navigate these challenges is by becoming more collaborative and creative in expanding opportunities to provide legal aid services. This spring, the U.S.

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Defying the Odds: The Case for Investing in Organizing Workers in the South

NonProfit Quarterly

There is no question that the regions history of union busting and so-called right-to-work laws makes worker organizing difficult. The LIFT Fund is a collaborative effort that brings together philanthropy, labor, and worker centers to invest in worker power building in this region.

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Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment

NonProfit Quarterly

Its board actions might be reversed because they were not taken pursuant to the organizations bylaws or applicable corporate laws. Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements.

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The Future of Fundraising: 3 Tips to Leverage Nonprofit AI

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Collaborative ) as your foundation. Collaboration to learn from other organizations committed to responsible AI use. Legal compliance to remain aware of and abide by applicable AI laws and regulations. Your organization can prevent many of these risks and maximize these solutions’ benefits by committing to use AI responsibly.

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Guarding Trust: Overlooked Factors That Protect Your Nonprofit’s Reputation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

The vendors, contractors, and partners you collaborate with can influence public perception. Example: Annual Data Privacy Reviews A community health nonprofit reviews its data privacy policies annually to ensure compliance with updated laws and best practices, reinforcing trust with their community.

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How to Reduce Economic Inequality by Expanding Employee Ownership

NonProfit Quarterly

Some states have a specific statute for worker co-ops; some of these laws may include provisions for minority nonworker members. An EOT uses existing trust law (specifically, the noncharitable perpetual purpose trust) to create a vehicle that can lock a mission (namely, benefiting employees) into the structure of the business.

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Balancing Mission With Human-Centered Leadership

The Charity CFO

At MCEA, their mission to use law and science to protect Minnesota’s environment and the health of its people serves as a crucial touchstone. For example, when working on a recent bill to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040, MCEA’s role was to ensure the legal language matched the intent of the law.