New State Laws for 2020
With the holiday festivities in the rearview mirror, we now highlight two California laws that became effective on January 1, 2020: New data security and
Poof! The Nonprofit Parking Tax is Gone
In mid-December, our Congressional representatives scurried to avert another government shutdown like the disastrous one a year ago. They made the deadline just in time
What’s Up for Nonprofits in 2020?
It’s customary at the end of each year to take a look back at the big issues and in January of the next year to
Impact of the Nonprofit Sector: New Study
“Think you know everything about charitable nonprofits? Think again!” That’s the teaser on the home page of the new micro site of the National Council
Recent Court Cases: Philanthropy-Related
The “eds and meds” is a popular shorthand phrase for two types of powerhouse community institutions: higher education and medical centers. They are generally the
Nonprofits and Government Activity: Stay Alert
A few years ago, Jerrold B. Binney, longtime attorney, nonprofit executive, and public-policy official, wrote a short but important article for Nonprofit Information, a website
Enlightened Self-Interest in the Nonprofit Sector
There’s an important conversation these days in the nonprofit community on a somewhat unexpected topic: Exploring the Problems and Benefits of Self-Interest in Nonprofits. That’s
Donor-Advised Funds: New Reform Proposal
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have enjoyed spectacular success in recent years, and the most current data show this trend not only continuing but accelerating. But along
Gifts in Kind: CA Bill Vetoed
During the whirlwind 2019 legislative session in California, lawmakers considered hundreds of bills including one that, if approved, would change the law on how charitable
How to Implement the New Overtime Rule
On January 1, 2020, the new federal overtime regulations that affect employers around the nation – including nonprofits – go into effect. We’ve followed the
Your Dot ORG Domain May Soon Cost More
As if there isn’t enough already for nonprofit organizations to juggle and worry over this holiday season as the biggest fundraising period draws to a
Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Hospice Care?
Some time ago, Andy Robinson, an experienced nonprofit consultant and author, attended a 501(c)(3) event that gave him a perspective different from his usual expert