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SUMMARY:CORI: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:*Note: This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.* \nClick here to register. You will receive a Zoom link upon registration. \nThis criminal records training is intended for nonprofits whose staff are involved with counseling or offering services in the community to individuals who may have criminal records. It will address the following:\n\nWhat exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?\nHow can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?\nWhat is the process to seal a CORI? Can I refer my client to free legal resources for sealing?\nWhat rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? Housing?\nWhat is the process to expunge a charge on a CORI? Are there free legal resources?\nWhat are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?\n\nPresenter: Crispin Birnbaum\, Access to Justice Fellow
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/cori-what-nonprofits-need-to-know-to-help-their-clients-virtual-28/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Consultation: Written Information Security Programs (WISPs) for MA Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You may apply for a consultation spot (501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits only) or register to attend only the workshop (open to everyone).  \nEvent fee: If you would like to pay the $25 per organization event fee\, you may do so here. This fee supports Lawyers Clearinghouse\, however if it’s difficult to pay\, you may register and attend without it. \nMassachusetts law requires anyone that owns or licenses certain kinds of personal information about a resident of the Commonwealth to develop\, implement\, and maintain a Written Information Security Program (WISP). \nJoin us for a workshop on cybersecurity and WISPs\, followed by a private consultation with volunteer attorneys for interested nonprofits. Consultation openings are limited; let us know if you’d like to participate. \nThis is a two-part program:\n12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Workshop on cybersecurity and MA WISPs\n1:15 PM – 3:00 PM: Private consultations with volunteer attorneys \nDuring the consultations\, volunteer attorneys from Morgan Lewis and Bank of America will review your current WISP and make recommendations\, or discuss how to develop a new WISP for your nonprofit. Eligible organizations may request a referral through Lawyers Clearinghouse to follow up on legal issues. \nAny Massachusetts nonprofit may register to attend the workshop. Officers\, board members\, executive directors\, and senior managers of Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits are welcome to register for the workshop and request a private consultation. \nWorkshop presenters: Ann Westerheim (Ekaru) and Shifrah Halevi (Lawyers Clearinghouse)\nVolunteer Attorneys: Morgan Lewis and Bank of America
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/april-2026-wisp/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Lobbying: MA and Federal Lobbying Requirements and Limits for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nEvent Fee: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nThis 90-minute workshop with Q&A will take a closer look at nonprofit lobbying on the state\, local and federal level. Beginning with the difference between advocacy and lobbying\, and the prohibition on political campaign intervention by 501(c)(3) nonprofits\, the presenters will explore the definition of “lobbying” for federal and state purposes; IRS limitations on lobbying by 501(c)(3) nonprofits; and the basics of how to register to lobby at the federal\, state and local level. \nTopics include: \n\nQuick Overview: Advocacy vs. Lobbying; Political Campaign Intervention\nLobbying: Federal and MA Definitions\nIRS Limitations for 501(c)(3) nonprofits\nLobbying on Federal Issues\nMA Lobbying Requirements (State and Local)\n\nPresenters: Teresa Santalucia\, partner at Klein Hornig; Kate Worrall\, partner at Charles Group Consulting
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-lobbying-requirements/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nAn essential overview of how to establish a nonprofit in Massachusetts and obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exemption\, with key points for maintaining tax-exempt status. Strongly recommended for anyone starting a nonprofit. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the presentation slides and additional reference materials. Topics include:  \n\nFor-profit or nonprofit?\nWhat is a nonprofit?\nIncorporating & structuring a nonprofit\nFiscal sponsorship\nState reporting & regulation\nFederal tax exemption\nOngoing IRS reporting & regulation\n\nPresenters: Sue Abbott\, Goodwin; Luke Blackadar\, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual-35/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up. \nPayment: Click here. The event fee is $25 per organization\, however if it’s difficult to pay you may still register and attend the workshop without it. \nAn essential overview of how to establish a nonprofit in Massachusetts and obtain a 501(c)(3) tax-exemption\, with key points for maintaining tax-exempt status. Strongly recommended for anyone starting a nonprofit. Workshop participants will receive a copy of the presentation slides and additional reference materials. Topics include:  \n\nFor-profit or nonprofit?\nWhat is a nonprofit?\nIncorporating & structuring a nonprofit\nFiscal sponsorship\nState reporting & regulation\nFederal tax exemption\nOngoing IRS reporting & regulation\n\nPresenters: Luke Blackadar\, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston; Alyssa Fitzgerald\, Goodwin
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-incorporation-workshop-virtual-36/
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CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Shifrah Halevi":MAILTO:nonprofit@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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