NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

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.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Federal and state laws require a nonprofit’s board members to assume responsibility for the organization’s well-being–meaning it can be held responsible if something goes wrong financially or operationally. By contrast, a governing board is bound by law to oversee management of the organization.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Non-Profits 115

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2025

By Alex Daniels Justin Bench UnCommon Law, which helps people navigating California’s discretionary parole process, is a grantee of the California Black Freedom Fund. The Black Freedom Fund has raised $100 million — and plans to double that amount — in a rare effort to build a Black-led endowment.

Law 194

Law 194

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2025

The law permits most colleges and universities to increase spending from their endowments in light of financial pressures, the author argues. The law permits most colleges and universities to increase spending from their endowments in light of financial pressures, the author argues. By Ellen P.

Universities 155

Universities Law 155

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Balancing Free Speech and Nonpartisanship Nevertheless, the prohibition against political campaign intervention remains the law, and 501c3 organizations must comply with the Johnson Amendment or risk their tax-exempt status and the imposition of other penalties under federal and state laws. See Regan v.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 19, 2025

In Connecticut, despite a 2024 law mandating a 10-business-day deadline and eliminating prior authorization for wheelchair repairs, many users continue to experience significant delays. In Connecticut, even though enforcement remains lax, advocates succeeded in getting legislation enacted into law in 2024.

Medical 104

Medical Healthcare Insurance Law 104

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Andrea Chiriboga-Flor: In Colorado, I just want to talk a little bit about the timeline of how we got to this point where we have one of the strongest opportunity to purchase laws in the country now. It wasn’t elected officials just doing the right thing, right? Now you have to have just cause in order to evict.

Law 114

Law Finance Management 114

Non Profitvote

MAY 1, 2025

Local Elections Directly Affect Your Everyday Life Mayors, school board members, city council members , judges, and county commissioners make decisions that impact everything from zoning laws and policing policies to school curricula and library funding. They determine voting hours, polling locations, and how voter ID laws are implemented.

Law 89

Law Education Education Children 89

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

There is no question that the regions history of union busting and so-called right-to-work laws makes worker organizing difficult. In the Southa new wave of organizing is underway. The lack of investment by mainstream philanthropy, despite the Souths critical role in the national economy, makes it harder.

Collaborations 116

Collaborations Manufacturing Law Philanthropy 116

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 8, 2025

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.

Leadership 52

Leadership Environmental Law Finance 52

Philanthropy 2173

JANUARY 9, 2025

But what about suing Heritage for violating tax laws or reckless endangerment? What about pulling the old trick that I love watching backfire on Texas - pass a law banning sexual content in books in schools, only to discover you must now remove the Bible.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Law Governance Foundations 98

Non Profitvote

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

However, the implementation of the law would have dramatic effects on our work and the communities we serve. While it is reasonable to prevent non-citizens from voting, existing law already does that. Then there is the highly discriminatory impact of the law on voters, disenfranchising tens of millions of eligible citizens.

Law 122

Law Governance Education Education 122

Donorbox Nonprofit

JULY 3, 2025

In this blog, we’ll cover the Florida raffle laws you need to know as you plan your fundraising event. Great […] The post Florida Raffle Laws: Legal Guidelines for Charity Raffles appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. As long as you follow the rules, your nonprofit can host a fun and legal raffle in Florida.

Law 52

Law Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 52

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Under legal and regulatory requirements in the Affordable Care Act, Internal Revenue Code, and state laws, nonprofit hospitals have broad flexibility in defining their own eligibility criteria for patients to qualify for financial assistance, as a result criteria vary across hospitals, according to information from the AMA.

Finance 94

Finance Public Policy Medical Associations 94

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 1, 2025

Image credit: Photo by cottonbro studio on pexels In late December 2024, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardess legislation to protect domestic violence survivors was signed into law. The legislation comes as law enforcement struggles to address the evolving role of technology in domestic violence cases.

Law 97

Law Technology Culture Psychology 97

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 7, 2025

State legislators have introduced bipartisan bills ( S 7001 and A 7616 ) to revamp the state’s decades-old Prompt Contracting Law. This month, Nevada passed a law ( AB 442 ) requiring the state to notify nonprofits promptly when payments will be late and administer advance payments.

Nonprofit governance and management 78

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Governance 78

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

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. A proactive approach to policy evaluation demonstrates your commitment to ethical leadership and operational excellence.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Policies such as redlining , as highlighted in Richard Rothsteins The Color of Law , created entrenched housing inequities. Barriers to Affordable Homeownership Systemic barriers have long hindered homeownership for many.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 104

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 30, 2025

What really attracted me to the role was the chance to help build trust between law enforcement and the community. In addition, the Foundation provides funding to officers and civilian staff through program grants that emphasize community building, crime prevention, officer wellness, and support to children and families in need.

Foundations 247

Foundations Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Health 247

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Legal compliance to remain aware of and abide by applicable AI laws and regulations. Continuous learning to stay up-to-date on AI best practices and developments in the field. Collaboration to learn from other organizations committed to responsible AI use. Social impact to maximize benefits and minimize harm to your nonprofit’s community.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2025

Currently, almost everything is legally locked down by US copyright law, but only entertainment corporations and a few thousand celebrity artists meaningfully benefit. The Copyright Trap The idea of copyright is usually framed as protection: Copyright laws protect creators from having their work stolen or manipulated.

Culture 93

Culture Altruism and Helping Law Non-Profits 93

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A small change to employment law in 1974 enabled over 10 million workers to share in the profits of their employers. Investor-centric mechanisms like venture capital and stock exchanges had to be enabled through law and regulation. Another way is still possible. Mutualist infrastructure can be enabled, too.

Associations 138

Associations Public and Social Policy Insurance Agriculture 138

Donorbox Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2025

You might be surprised to learn that Texas, like many other states, has specific laws governing how charity raffles can be run. With all the rules and restrictions, it can feel a bit overwhelming to know where to begin.

Law 80

Law Governance Nonprofits Fundraising 80

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 14, 2025

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.

Finance 93

Finance Law Collaborations Advertising 93

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The most recent issue of the Engage for Good newsletter points to this page on cause marketing law resources. It includes something I created years ago with Karen Wu but is still relevant: The Ten Commandments of Cause Marketing Law [Infographic]. Warm Regards, Jamie 2. A great example of an action-triggered donation program.

Law 130

Law Marketing Marketing Values 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

Laws and regulations supporting LEHCs vary from state to state and country to country. The San Francisco Community Land Trust , Asian Law Caucus , and Chinatown Community Development Center teamed up to buy the building and transform it into a cooperative.

Construction 77

Construction Law Governance Finance 77

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This law applies to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, so ensuring your messages comply with all requirements is critical. Consult with your nonprofits legal counsel to ensure your email marketing strategy complies with all relevant laws. Ensure compliance with email marketing regulations. Provide your address.

Marketing 87

Marketing Marketing Retention Nonprofits 87

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This includes reviewing all of the following for both nonprofit organizations: Board By-Laws Articles of Incorporation Organizational Charts Copies of all MOUs, contracts, leases, or agreements. Due diligence in a nonprofit merger is about a complete disclosure of assets, liabilities, and any potential legal concerns.

Nonprofit Organizations 111

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Nonprofits 111

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Leila Amineddoleh , a lawyer specializing in art and heritage law, shared that she’s witnessed a growing willingness among her clients to return objects when they find out they have been acquired unethically.

Ethics 116

Ethics Culture Universities Retail 116

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Key takeaways: Recent law changes have made it more difficult to justify contractor status Misclassification can trigger audits, especially if a contractor files for unemployment When in doubt, it’s safer to classify workers as employees and pay them hourly Further Reading: Payroll best practices for nonprofits Exempt vs.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 59

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Management 59

Candid

APRIL 15, 2025

The reports authors note that, while individual giving has strengthened since the pandemic, potential policy changes in 2025 that impact federal funding, tax law, and fund disbursement could affect individual giving and need to be monitored.

Environmental 59

Environmental Health Law Fundraising 59

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 1, 2025

While laws and penalties exist to encourage insurance coverage, they often fail to address the root causesfinancial hardship, lack of awareness, and systemic barriers. Advocacy groups push for fairer insurance laws, expanded access to affordable coverage, and better consumer protections for low-income individuals.

Insurance 52

Insurance Medical Healthcare Law 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Italian law mandates quotas for employing workers with disabilities by companies of a certain size, and requires professional training and workplace accommodation for those workers. The Quebec law is even more recent—the category of solidarity cooperatives was created in 1997. The enabling legislation in Italy dates from 1991.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management Health 115

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 16, 2025

While guardianship laws are often presented as tools for compassionate interventions, as implemented they frequently result in forced confinement in institutional settings in which patients may lack access to adequate care, housing options, or genuine recovery-oriented services.

Public and Social Policy 102

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Medical 102

Non Profitvote

JULY 8, 2025

Even if you’re a seasoned pro and register folks like clockwork, it’s always a good idea to keep up to date with state laws on voter registration. As laws change rapidly, checking these protects your organization while empowering your community to vote!

Law 52

Law Food Values Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 11, 2024

However, the term CDFI is far more recent, the product of the passage of federal law in 1994 that created the CDFI Fund in the US Department of the Treasury, which provides grant support that has played a major role in the sectors growth. Rosenthal noted that timing was critical in moving the CDFI Fund from policy idea into law.

Community Development 116

Community Development Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Imagine a pizza shop and a law firm. The law firm, on the other hand, operates on billable hours and relationship-based service, with higher profit margins and greater impact per client. Major gifts fundraising, on the other hand, is about long-term, trust-driven relationships that create transformational gifts—more like the law firm.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 59