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Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2020-06-23 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Video Conferencing
Registration: Click here. Registrants will receive a Zoom link closer to the event date.
Payment: This program is free, with a suggested donation of $25. Click here to donate.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or do you have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Goodwin; Luke Blackadar, Arts & Business Council; Anli Jiao, TSNE MissionWorks
This pro bono workshop is a joint project of Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council, TSNE MissionWorks, and Lawyers Clearinghouse.

Nonprofit Conversation Series: Reopening
2020-06-25 14:00 - 15:00
We want to facilitate a sharing of experiences and know-how, provide timely information, and give you access to nonprofit legal experts.
So bring a snack and a notebook to your computer for round four of this new program, featuring small group video chats with experts and fellow members of the nonprofit community.
Registration: This event is at capacity. Please sign up for the waitlist.
This event will take place via Zoom video conferencing. Registrants will receive a link to the Zoom session closer to the event date.
Main Topic of Discussion: Reopening
Featuring experts from Ropes & Gray
In the interest of keeping the session small, space is very limited. Please register soon.
Please note: The experts will provide general information that is pertinent to nonprofits. No specific legal advice will be given and no attorney-client relationship will result.

CORI Sealing Clinic
2020-06-25 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-06-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-07-09 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-07-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-07-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-07-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-08-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 and 2 more dates
Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney, conducted via Zoom video conferencing.
Sign up here and someone will follow up with you.
We are accepting registrations on a rolling basis, so once you sign up we will work with you to schedule a final meeting date and time.
This program is offered in partnership with Codman Square NDC, Urban Edge, and the City of Boston.

Nonprofit Conversation Series: Commercial Leases
2020-07-23 14:00 - 15:30
Bring a snack and a notebook to your computer on July 23 for a session on commerical real estate leases, featuring attorneys from DLA Piper.
This upcoming session is perfect for nonprofit leaders with questions or concerns about leases during (and after) COVID-19.
Registration: Click here. Registrants will receive a Zoom link once they sign up.
Agenda:
2:00-3:00 pm: Presentation on Commercial Leases
3:00-3:30 pm: Discussion with Attorneys
Please note: The attorneys will provide general information that is pertinent to nonprofits. No legal advice will be given and no attorney-client relationship will result. No participant should act, or refrain from acting, with respect to any particular legal matter on the basis of the information provided without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
2020-09-10 16:00 - 18:30
Registration: Click here.
Payment: This program is free, with a suggested donation of $25. Click here to donate.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or do you have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Luke Blackadar, Arts & Business Council; Alyssa Fitzgerald, Goodwin; Anli Jiao, TSNE MissionWorks
This pro bono workshop is a joint project of Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council, TSNE MissionWorks, and Lawyers Clearinghouse.

CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
2020-09-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-10-01 15:30 - 18:00, 2020-10-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-10-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-10-29 16:00 - 18:00

CORI: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients (Virtual)
2020-10-08 10:00 - 11:30
*Note: This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.*
Registration: Click here.
Presenter: Crispin Birnbaum, Former General Counsel, Massachusetts Probation Service
This 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:

What exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?
How can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?
What can be done if a client of a nonprofit wishes to seal a CORI? What crimes can be sealed? What resources are available?
What rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? housing?
What is the process for the new expungement laws for CORIs?
What are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?

A second session of this program will be offered if there is enough interest.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
2020-10-20 16:00 - 18:30
Registration: Click here.
Payment: This program is free, with a suggested donation of $25. Click here to donate.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or do you have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Luke Blackadar, Arts & Business Council; Lisa McChesney, Goodwin
This pro bono workshop is a joint project of Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council, TSNE MissionWorks, and Lawyers Clearinghouse.

Reopening: What Nonprofits ﻿Should Consider (Virtual)
2020-10-28 14:00 - 16:00
Do you have questions about reopening your nonprofit? Do you want to learn more about the Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) and other important considerations? Join us on October 28 for a free virtual workshop, hosted by experienced nonprofit attorneys.
Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up.

Presenters: Elizabeth Monnin-Browder and Charlotte Petilla, of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP.
This pro bono workshop is sponsored by Boston Private.

CORI Sealing Clinic (Virtual)
2020-11-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-11-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-12-03 16:00 - 18:00
Do you need your CORI (criminal record) sealed or expunged? You may be eligible for free assistance from a volunteer attorney, conducted via Zoom video conferencing. Please note, this service is intended for people with Massachusetts-based criminal records.
Sign up here and someone will follow up with you.
We are accepting registrations on a rolling basis, so once you sign up we will work with you to schedule a final meeting date and time.
This program is offered in partnership with Codman Square NDC, Urban Edge, and the City of Boston.

How to Maintain Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt, and Public Charity Status (Virtual)
2020-11-18 09:00 - 23:00
This two-hour virtual workshop offers an overview of compliance requirements with various government agencies and practical tips for nascent nonprofits, including the IRS rules on fundraising and annual filings.
Registration*: Click here to register. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up.
Presenters: Brittany Besler, AAFCPAs.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop (Virtual)
2020-11-19 16:00 - 18:30
Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up.
Payment: This program is free, with a suggested donation of $25. Click here to donate.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or do you have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:
For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation
Presenters: Luke Blackadar, Arts & Business Council; Alyssa Fitzgerald, Goodwin
This pro bono workshop is a joint project of Goodwin Procter LLP, Arts & Business Council, TSNE MissionWorks, and Lawyers Clearinghouse.

Reopening: What Nonprofits ﻿Should Consider (Virtual)
2020-12-09 14:00 - 16:00
Do you have questions about reopening your nonprofit? Do you want to learn more about the Paid Family Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) and other important considerations? Join us on December 9 for a free virtual workshop, hosted by experienced nonprofit attorneys.
Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up.

Presenters: Mark Macchi and Charlotte Petilla, of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP.

CORI: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Help Their Clients (Virtual)
2020-12-10 10:00 - 11:30
*Note: This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.*
Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up.

This 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:

What exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?
How can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?
What can be done if a client of a nonprofit wishes to seal a CORI? What crimes can be sealed? What resources are available?
What rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? housing?
What is the process for the new expungement laws for CORIs?
What are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?

Presenter: Crispin Birnbaum, Former General Counsel, Massachusetts Probation Service

Nonprofit Dissolution Workshop (Virtual)
2020-12-10 14:00 - 15:15
Registration: Click here. You will receive a Zoom link upon sign up.
At this group session, we’ll assist your organization in understanding the processes of dissolving a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

Types of dissolution
Attorney General, Secretary of State, and IRS requirements
Distribution of assets
Debt considerations
Handling existing grants

Presenter: Jonathan Green, Deputy Chief, Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division, Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General
