6-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

Running a nonprofit organization has become increasingly complex, as nonprofits are under heightened scrutiny to account for their management and fiduciary practices. The need to cope with ongoing financial uncertainty has also brought into focus new legal standards for proper investment conduct. At the same time, the changing technological landscape forces nonprofits to confront new legal issues related to innovative fundraising strategies, strategic alliances, and international grant-making, among others. Changes in New York law also make it imperative that nonprofits and their lawyers be aware of new rules governing everything from significant corporate changes to the composition of board committees. As the environment in which nonprofit organizations operate becomes increasingly intricate, and attention to proper corporate governance becomes ever more important, attorneys who advise nonprofits and their boards of directors or are contemplating board service themselves must be aware of both the legal norms governing their conduct and the public perceptions of charitable activities.

What you will learn

You will learn about fundamental concepts and new developments in the federal and state laws affecting nonprofits, as well as new challenges and practical solutions for overcoming those challenges, including: 
  • Important distinctions between categories of federal exemptions
  • Principles of good governance for all types of organizations
  • A look at the New York Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013
  • Federal tax rules relating to fiduciary conduct
  • What the New York Prudent Investment of Institutional Funds Act means for all New York nonprofits and practical ways of addressing these issues
  • Tips for avoiding potential traps for the unwary hidden in the law
  • How to structure new organizations to meet the highest ethical standards
  • General tax compliance issues, including lobbying restrictions and unrelated business income taxes

Who should attend

This program is for attorneys interested in learning more about nonprofit law, as well as those who concentrate on such issues as a substantial part of their practice. The program is also valuable for in-house counsel at nonprofit organizations and attorneys who serve on boards of directors.

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