This program identifies key considerations for providing legal advice to business clients in nonprofit organizations. It is important for business clients to understand that a not-for-profit designation does not mean that the organization should behave differently than a for-profit company. Additionally, when counseling business clients, in-house attorneys may need to assist them in seeing the "little" picture. Areas covered will include: risks associated with receipt of donated goods, services and real estate; conducting due diligence analysis of vendors/suppliers; brand/intellectual property protection; and costs and risks associated with new ventures or risky activities.
More than 30 years of service to 30,000 members worldwide
This Quick Overview, which focuses on employee bonuses, examines various 501(c) organizations and the US Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) test of compensation as well as the prohibition on private inurement.
This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) addresses issues related to nonprofit board members paying to serve and potential conflicts with their employers. The issues discussed include paying to serve on the board, the effect of a Director's outside salary on the nonprofit's status, and obligations to the Board v. Director's employer. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Nonprofit Organizations ACC Network.
Transitioning from the private sector to a nonprofit may not be as difficult as you think. However, because job offers don’t materialize out of thin air, preparation is key if you want to stand a fighting chance. The facts (and fiction) presented in this article will help make your nonprofit transition a success.
This Top Ten is based on discussions with a few of the author's nonprofit general counsel friends, as well as his experience in working as outside counsel for organizations that recently hired new in-house counsel. While not comprehensive, it hits those important points to consider in your first weeks and months on the job.
Timothy Phillips, senior counsel at the American Cancer Society, discusses a variety of tax issues facing charities and nonprofits.
A short article containing examples of global initiatives of pro bono growth and opportunities for pro bono work.
This interactive session will explore the intersection of global corporate citizenship and engagement within a legal department, paying particular attention to how global pro bono can be used as a tool to stimulate and engage experienced and knowledgeable legal staff.
This survey is a self-proclaimed 'work in progress' which will continue to be updated by the Pro Bono Institute. It covers 43 jurisdictions in Europe, Asia and the Pacific region, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.