Fundraising

New York State Credit Card Surcharge Law

FAQs for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Required Certifications

Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Finances and Fundraising: Accessing Cash

Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Finances and Fundraising: Conflict of Interest Issues Nonprofits Should Consider Before Accepting a Loan from an Insider

Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Finances and Fundraising: Charging Fees for Program Services

Considering a Raffle Fundraiser? (updated)

Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Finances and Fundraising: Fiscal Sponsorship as an Option in Challenging Times

What Nonprofits Should Consider Before Opening a Thrift Store

Community Arts Q&A Series: Income-Generating Activities, Part Two: Sales of Food & Merchandise by Community Arts Organizations

Community Arts Q&A Series: Income-Generating Activities, Part One: Sales of Tickets & Admission Fees to Performances/Events

Large In-Kind Donations to, and Speech by, Certain 501(c)(4)s May Trigger Obligation to Report to New York Department of State

Legal Considerations Relevant to Nonprofits Seeking to Support Small Businesses

Issues Nonprofits Should Consider Before Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations - updated

Buy One, Give One? Get Your Cause Marketing Agreements in Writing

Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations: Opportunities and Risks

Frequently Asked Questions: Providing Disaster Relief During the COVID Crisis - updated April 6

New York State Changes to the Required Disclosure Language in Charitable Solicitations - updated

Creating a Scholarship Program

Gift Acceptance Policies for Nonprofits

Engaging Outside Help with Fundraising

New York Prudent Management Institutional Funds Act

Connecting Corporate Dollars to Your Cause: Cause-related Marketing

Earning Income for Your Nonprofit Organization: About UBIT (Unrelated Business Income Tax) and Why It Matters

Negotiating and Understanding Fiscal Sponsorship Agreements

Advising Nonprofits, Sixth Edition (PDF Version - Single User)

This edition of Lawyers Alliance's comprehensive guide to legal issues encountered by attorneys, staff, and board members in operating and managing not-for-profit corporations reflects changes made to the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law enacted by the Nonprofit Revitalization Act in late 2013. Key issues relating to corporate governance and structuring, contracts, regulatory compliance, fundraising, personnel management, lobbying and political activity, intellectual property, and revenue-generating activities are covered in the book. Preview the Table of Contents. Copyright 2014. 526 pages.

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Charting the Course: Legal Help for Nonprofits in Troubled Times - Full Report (Bound Hard Copy)

There are a limited number of hard copies available. Many topics covered in this 2012 publication are relevant now. 

This report provides proven business and legal strategies to help nonprofit leaders and board members meet the continuing challenges posed in a weak or uncertain economy. Nonprofit organizations are coping with increased demand for their services as funding remains precarious. Despite an unpredictable financial outlook, there are multiple strategies and best practices that nonprofits can pursue to minimize risks, sustain and enhance their programs, maximize their resources, and better position themselves to carry forth their charitable missions. The report focuses on five key areas: mission, people, facilities, funds, and relationships. It includes a detailed analysis and hypothetical examples of when and how legal assistance can make a positive difference. It also recommends public policies to support nonprofit advocacy, rationalize government contracting, simplify regulatory reviews, and increase access to working capital. Preview the table of contents and introduction. Copyright 2012. 146 pages, plus Executive Summary.

Charting the Course: Legal Help for Nonprofits in Troubled Times - Full Report (PDF Version)

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Charting the Course: Legal Help for Nonprofits in Troubled Times -- Executive Summary

*FREE* This Executive Summary identifies the primary themes and proven strategies discussed in the full report, Charting the Course. Despite an unpredictable financial outlook, there are multiple strategies and best practices that nonprofits can pursue to minimize risks, sustain and enhance their programs, maximize their resources, and better position themselves to carry forth their charitable missions. Charting the Course focuses on strengthening five key areas: mission, people, facilities, funds, and relationships. It also recommends public policies to support nonprofit advocacy, rationalize government contracting, simplify regulatory reviews, and increase access to working capital. Copyright 2012. 25 pages.

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