Bankruptcy Information for Nonprofits
This information sheet from Public Counsel Law Center explores common nonprofit concerns regarding bankruptcy. It offers a starting point to evaluate whether bankruptcy can help achieve a more sustainable economic future through a reorganization, or whether the time has come to “close with honor.” Bankrupcy Issues Concerning California Nonprofit
Public Disclosure
The Public Law Counsel has prepared this memo outlining federal and California state requirements. It’s important to know what must be made available and how you must make it available, as well as what isn’t required to be available. Public Availability/Disclosure of Documents
The Brown Act or Open Meeting Law
This act only applies to nonprofit organizations in the specific cases outlined in the excerpt quoted below from The Brown Act: Open Meetings for Local Legislative Bodies 2003 California Attorney General’s Office Private or Nonprofit Corporations and Other Entities Under specified circumstances, meetings of boards, commissions, committees or other multi-member bodies that govern private corporations, limited liability […]
Waivers and Hold Harmless Clauses
The reality is that clients and volunteers may bring a lawsuit against a nonprofit if they suffer injuries. The Nonprofit Risk Management Center offers this information about how waivers and hold harmless clauses can serve as risk management tools. They also offer this sample waiver/hold harmless release form and photo release to use with volunteers.
Compliance for California Nonprofits
The Compliance for California Nonprofits website outlines all of the reporting requirements for California nonprofit organizations with links and instructions. Nonprofit Compliance Checklist from CalNonprofits will also help you keep track of your nonprofit’s yearly compliance responsibilities. (Provigil)
Nonprofit Law Blog
The Nonprofit Law Blog offers articles and resources from the NEO Law Group, California attorneys specializing in nonprofit law. (mythdetector.ge)
Nonprofit Law Center
The Nonprofit Law Center, is hosted and written by Bruce R. Hopkins. This site provides information on the law as it applies to nonprofit organizations, including developments pertaining to tax-exempt status, charitable giving, and fundraising regulation. (xanax)
IRS Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits
Stay up-to-date with the IRS. Bookmark their recently updated webite www.irs.gov/charities or select “Charities & Non-Profits” in the “Information For” drop-down menu in the top right corner of the home page.
Community Organization Representation Project (CORP)
Pro bono legal services are offered to nonprofits serving low-income communities in Northern California by the Community Organization Representation Project (CORP) at the Volunteer Legal Services Program of the Bar Association of San Francisco. Visit their website or contact Doan Nguyen at 415.782.9000, ext. 8758 or email so they can evaluate how they may help you address […]
Document Retention Policies
The National Council of Nonprofits offers this excellent resource on Document Retention Policies.
