If you are in the process of establishing a nonprofit organization in Illinois, there are many rules and regulations that you must follow strictly. Some of the major issues involved include contribution limits, disclosure by donors and the redefinition of issue...
Non-Profit Organizations
New York State promotes flexibility in updates to nonprofit laws
The legal landscape nonprofit organizations face is always in flux. So, it is good to keep abreast of changes in nonprofit law that might affect your organization. The following are some developments in nonprofit law in New York that provide nonprofit organizations in...
Avoiding a wrongful termination claim
Terminating employees is rarely a pleasant task. In the non-profit sector, the way you terminate employees can make a difference in helping you avoid a wrongful termination claim. A wrongful termination means that the employee was terminated for an illegal reason,...
Do nonprofit HR departments need to change recruitment tactics?
The last few years have probably been some of the most challenging for any human resources department in America but probably more so for nonprofit HR departments. Finding good employees, and then retaining them, can be a constant focus for HR departments. As the...
What is the Nonprofit Security Grant Program?
The “business” of nonprofit organizations spans through every sector of the economy, from medical and service-based entities to education and charitable organizations. Often overlooked, organizations that face high risks, such as terrorist attacks, receive extra...
Understanding the nonprofit organization exemption requirements
Running a nonprofit organization is complicated, but doing good work in your community is its own reward. However, maintaining compliance with the Internal Revenue Code is important. Otherwise, you could receive a letter from the Internal Revenue Service threatening...
Nonprofit organizations are under the microscope
There seemed to be a time when nonprofit organizations were above reproach. However, there is a major scandal that has been going on regarding nonprofit groups that are misusing federal relief funds connected to the recent global health emergency. With this latest...
Unrelated business activities in non-profit organizations in Illinois
Every business has two primary missions: provide a product or service in line with its mission statement and generate revenue with minimal liability. A specific type of entity—the nonprofit—remains exempt from taxes and comprises an entire section of the tax code....
How to handle staffing shortages as a nonprofit organization
Like many for-profit businesses throughout the country, nonprofit organizations are facing significant challenges hiring and retaining employees. Many nonprofit organizations are currently severely understaffed at a time when their services are needed the most....
Bylaws: the bedrock foundation for any non-profit
Non-profit organizations, and their officers and directors, often fall into the trap of believing that they are exempt from the rules that govern “for-profit” corporations and similar organizations. In doing so, the responsible members of the organization open up the...
