Resources
Bylaws and Governance
Webinars
CLE Accredited Live Webinar (for newly admitted and experienced attorneys): Good Governance: Developing a Conflicts of Interest Policy
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Bylaws and Governance
Webinars for Wise Nonprofits: Weathering Financial Storms: Navigating and Preparing for Financial Hardship
Legal Alerts
Get Ready for New Federal Government Policies and Enforcement Priorities
December 12, 2024
Legal Considerations for Nonprofits Funding Internships at For-Profit Businesses
June 13, 2024
Community Arts Q&A Series: Part Three: Fiscally Sponsoring an Artist's Project
January 10, 2024
Going Remote? Address Considerations for New York Not-for-Profit Corporations - updated
January 10, 2024
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Bylaws and Governance, Real Estate
Should a Nonprofit Organization Compensate Board Members?
October 25, 2023
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Bylaws and Governance
Governance Policies and Procedures: Keeping Up with Good Governance for New York Nonprofits
October 24, 2023
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Bylaws and Governance
Organizational Horrors (and How to Avoid Them)
October 24, 2023
Read This Before You Apply to the IRS for an EIN (Employer Identification Number)
June 8, 2023
FAQ: Electronic Notarization in New York State
April 14, 2023
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Bylaws and Governance, Contracts
Board Meeting Math: Calculating the Quorum and "Entire Board" of a New York Nonprofit Corporation
March 20, 2023
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Bylaws and Governance
Basics of the Federal Unrelated Business Income Tax on Nonprofits
February 22, 2023
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Bylaws and Governance
Expediting Nonprofit Governance During the Coronavirus Emergency - updated
December 30, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
New York Open Meetings Law - Current Requirements for Videoconferencing - updated
December 22, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
Not-for-Profit Corporation Law Revisions Provide Flexibility for Unanimous Consent and Filling Vacant Board Seats
December 1, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
New York Charities Bureau Requires Online Filing as of September 19, 2022
September 13, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
Ongoing Compliance Obligations for New York 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporations - updated
September 12, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
Large In-Kind Donations to, and Speech by, Certain 501(c)(4)s May Trigger Obligation to Report to New York Department of State
July 7, 2022
Beware of New York Department of State Filing Delays
May 26, 2022
Legal Considerations Relevant to Nonprofits Seeking to Support Small Businesses
May 26, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance, Fundraising
Changing From a Membership to a Non-Membership Structure
April 20, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
Understanding Membership Structure for New York Not-for-Profits: FAQs
April 20, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
Update on What to File with New York CHAR500, Including When New Audit Thresholds Take Effect
March 17, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
New Law Imposes Broader Whistleblower Anti-Retaliation Obligations on New York Employers - updated
February 22, 2022
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Bylaws and Governance
Frequently Asked Questions: Virtual Board Meetings - updated
October 15, 2021
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Bylaws and Governance
Changing the Name of a New York Not-for-Profit Corporation - updated
October 15, 2021
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Bylaws and Governance
New York Nonprofits: Check Your Corporate Information in the Department of State's New Database
August 25, 2021
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Bylaws and Governance
New NY Court Decision Increases the Risk of Liability for Violations of Whistleblower Protections
May 19, 2021
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Bylaws and Governance
Changing the Purposes Clause of a New York Not-for-Profit Corporation
March 30, 2021
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Bylaws and Governance
Frequently Asked Questions: Providing Disaster Relief During the COVID Crisis - updated April 6
March 30, 2020
New York State Increases Minimum Number of Members for Membership Nonprofit Corporations
November 21, 2019
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Bylaws and Governance
Conflict of Interest Issues Nonprofits Should Consider Before Accepting a Loan from an Insider
September 19, 2019
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Bylaws and Governance
Directors & Officers Liability Insurance for Nonprofits
March 25, 2019
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Bylaws and Governance
Committees of the Board vs. Committees of the Corporation
June 22, 2018
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Bylaws and Governance
New York Nonprofit Organizations, Take Note of New Law: You Can Amend Your Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy to Steamline Governance
May 23, 2017
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Bylaws and Governance
A Practical Guide to Legal Risk Management: Governance
February 3, 2017
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Bylaws and Governance
Recorded Webinars
Board Committees: Engaging the Board in Challenging Times
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Bylaws and Governance
Board Meetings 101
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Bylaws and Governance
Developing Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policies for Charter Schools
El Papel de la Junta Directiva de una Organización sin Fines de Lucro
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Bylaws and Governance
Good Governance: Developing a Conflicts of Interest Policy
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Bylaws and Governance
Keeping Up With Recent Governance Law Changes
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Bylaws and Governance
Meeting Minutes 101: Best Practices and Legal Requirements for New York Nonprofits
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Bylaws and Governance
The Role of the Nonprofit Board of Directors: Legal Responsibilities and Best Practices for Proficient Governance
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Bylaws and Governance
دور مجلس الإدارة غير الربحي: المسؤوليات القانونية وأفضل الممارسات
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Bylaws and Governance
非盈利机构董事会的角色：法律责任与最佳实践
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Bylaws and Governance
비영리 단체 이사회의 역할: 법적 책임 및 모범 사례
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Bylaws and Governance