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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-28/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Lobbying\, Advocacy\, and Political Activities: What’s OK and What’s Not? (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. \nJoin us for a 90-minute virtual workshop and Q&A covering the basics of nonprofit lobbying\, advocacy\, and political activities for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Organizations focused on social\, economic\, and political issues may find it especially helpful. Attendees will learn: \n\nWhat constitutes advocacy\, lobbying\, or political activity;\nWhat rules apply\, and what can happen if you break them;\nHow these rules apply to social media;\nSample language for voter education and “get out the vote” efforts; and\nTips to prevent potential issues.\n\nPresenter: Teresa Santalucia\, Klein Hornig
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-lobbying-advocacy-political-activities/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Nonprofit Conflicts of Interest: How to Identify Conflicts and Protect Your Nonprofit (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:*Please note: This event was originally scheduled for February 27\, but has been rescheduled to March 18.* \nRegistration: 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. \nConflicts of interest\, if not managed appropriately\, could violate a nonprofit director’s or officer’s duty of loyalty\, raise questions for donors\, trigger IRS penalties against the nonprofit and individuals\, or even cause an investigation by the MA Attorney General’s Office. \nJoin us for this helpful workshop\, presented by Michael (Mike) McGrath\, a partner at the law firm of Ropes & Gray\, who represents nonprofit organizations on a variety of transactional\, corporate governance\, compliance and regulatory matters. Topics include: \n\nWhat are conflicts of interest?\nShould your nonprofit have a written conflict of interest policy?\nHow can you protect your nonprofit from conflicts of interest that could compromise its integrity and result in sanctions or an investigation?\n\nThis workshop will begin with a 1-hour presentation on conflicts of interest from 12-1 PM\, followed by Q&A from 1-1:30 PM. \nPresenter: Michael (Mike) McGrath\, Ropes & Gray
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/nonprofit-conflicts-of-interest/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conferencing
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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SUMMARY:Clinic in a Box®: Nonprofit Insurance & Risk Management (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Application: Click here. Applications due by March 7. \nApply to join us for this year’s in-person Clinic in a Box®: Nonprofit Insurance & Risk Management. \nIf your organization is selected for participation\, volunteer attorneys will review your current insurance and risk mitigation policies with you or provide guidance for creating new ones. They will also address new developments in these areas\, which nonprofits may find extremely valuable. \nPlease note: If your organization is selected to participate in the clinic\, your executive director\, board chair\, or other senior staff or board member responsible for governing or managing your organization must be able to attend. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Corporate Pro Bono\, Northeast ACC Chapter\, Lawyers Clearinghouse\, and Mintz.
URL:https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/clinic-in-a-box-2025/
LOCATION:Mintz\, One Financial Center\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal Workshops for Nonprofits
ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary Vaught":MAILTO:hvaught@lawyersclearinghouse.org
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