Evaluating Nonprofit Board Practices
Engaging in the useful self-reflection that has marked the philanthropy community especially in recent years, leaders of the sector have been taking a good look
Protecting Inherited IRAs
Do you have IRAs or other retirement accounts that you plan to leave to your loved ones? If so, proceed with caution. Most people don’t
Hurricanes, Houses of Worship, and FEMA Help
We reported over the summer about Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer, “one of the most important rulings on religious rights in decades.” There,
Grantees Can Now Review Foundations
“Be the first on your block to review a foundation….” writes Ruth McCambridge, editor of The Nonprofit Quarterly. She describes GrantAdvisor.org as the “Yelp” of
Conflicts of Interest Can Lead to Big Problems
“The last shoe may have dropped,” according to The Nonprofit Quarterly in late July, which has been following the tumultuous tale of troubles from conflicts
Can A Nonprofit Pay Their Workers Less Than Minimum Wage?
In a quiet corner in rural Maine, disabled workers employed by a nonprofit called Skills, Inc. spend their days “sorting items for its thrift store,
When is Local Intrusion into Nonprofits Too Much?
The relationship between a local government and area nonprofits is often complex. There is a continual push-and-pull between control and autonomy; it plays out each day
Charity Issues of Concern to CA Attorney General
Around the nation, state attorneys general have the key oversight responsibility for charitable organizations and property held in charitable trust in their jurisdictions. Historically, the
Charitable Deduction Substantiation: Redux
“Redux”: Something “brought back.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) Back in February 2017, we posted “…a cautionary tale for everyone out there who wants to take a $65-million
Charities in the Courtroom15: NY Goes After “Bottomfeeders”
The New York State Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, has emerged as a key leader of state officials committed to going after fraud and abuse in
Leaving Words of Wisdom to the Next Generation
You come into the world a blank slate, and as you grow, you gain wisdom. You’ve planned your estate to leave physical assets to beneficiaries,
A New Way to Diversify Nonprofit Boards
A frequent criticism of the nonprofit world is that boards of directors are primarily populated with people far removed in wealth, background, circumstances, and experience