Nonprofit Insurance Coverage
Nonprofit Insurance Coverage. What types of coverage does your nonprofit need? General liability? D&O?
While the type of coverage and the extent of that coverage depend upon the activities and size of each nonprofit, it is important to keep these factors in mind…
Nonprofit Law Basics: What is the difference between nonprofit articles of incorporation and bylaws?
What is the difference between nonprofit articles of incorporation and bylaws? Articles of Incorporation – Your Founding Document Articles of incorporation legally “create” or “found” your nonprofit corporation. Some states call this document the “articles of formation” or “certificate of formation.” The articles are filed with the State and become a public document. They define […]
Nonprofit Law Basics: What is an Unincorporated Nonprofit Association?
Does My Nonprofit Need to Become Incorporated?
Nonprofit organizations can take several different shapes. While it is common for nonprofits to become incorporated organizations, Texas statutes still allow for them to exist as unincorporated organizations.
Year-end giving – How to make your donation count
Year-end giving. How donors can make their donations count. What to Consider Before You Donate.
December is the most popular month to donate. Before sending a donation, you should do some research to learn more about the charity to see where your money goes. Help from leading nonprofit attorney / nonprofit lawyer.
Year-End Giving – Can I Deduct the Value of My Volunteer Service?
Can I receive a tax deduction for my volunteer service to a nonprofit organization?
The IRS will not allow individuals to deduct the value of their volunteer service on their individual income tax returns…but there are certain deductible items.
Nonprofit Law Basics: Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Copyrights
Intellectual Property Basics
Nonprofit leaders need to understand the basics of intellectual property laws. What is a trademark? What is a copyright? What is a patent? When should your nonprofit consider getting one?
Nonprofit Q+A: What is a registered agent?
The registered agent is the person who is supposed to be notified of a lawsuit or claim against the nonprofit. An organization’s registered office must be a physical address where the registered agent can be served with process during business hours. It cannot be a post office box that is part of a commercial mail or message service.