Top 6 resources
Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #36 (mp3, 8:39)
Shownotes
Intro
Tim Mooney… Welcome to the Nonprofit Law Podcast
Your guide to the laws impacting nonprofits.
Shownotes…. nplawcast.com
Email the show
My Top 6 Resources
This week is all "resource time" here on the podcast - my top 6 resources - 3 sites in two categories
Operational information - excellent resources for how to get things done right
Guidestar
CraigsList Foundation
BoardSource
Infrastructure organizations - operational guidance plus representation of your interests
Alliance for Justice - Nonprofit Advocacy Project and Foundation Advocacy Initiative
National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) and your state nonprofit association
Independent Sector
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This podcast provides general information about legal topics but it is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to nonprofits nor is it a substitute for legal advice. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. This is general legal information and the contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast , and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law
Showing posts with label governance issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label governance issues. Show all posts
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Nonprofit Law Podcast #35: Joining a Nonprofit Board
Joining a Nonprofit Board
Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #35 (mp3, 9:42)
Shownotes
Intro
Tim Mooney… Welcome to the Nonprofit Law Podcast
Your guide to the laws impacting nonprofits.
Shownotes…. nplawcast.com
Email the show
News & Notes
- From the Nonprofit Law Blog (tim-mooney.com/lawblog)
- Senate deepens financial review of television ministries - NBC is reporting that the Senate Finance committee is renewing its demands for certain churches to provide detailed financial information. The letters sent today are a follow-up to letters sent last year to a virtual who's who of large televangelist ministries, including Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland.
- IRS reaches out to charities to aid in economic stimulus - The IRS is encouraging various partners and stakeholders such as charities, churches and governmental organizations to assist in efforts to reach out to those Americans who may be eligible for the 2008 economic stimulus payment but who normally have no requirement to file a tax return. People who receive certain Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement or wages from earned income or combat pay may be eligible and not know it.
Joining a nonprofit board
- Duties of care, loyalty, and obedience
- duty of care is the duty to pay attention to the organization—to monitor its activities, see that its mission is being accomplished, and guard its financial resources.
- duty of loyalty is the duty to avoid conflicts of interest
- In cases of potential conflict of interest, directors must act to preserve and enhance public trust in the organization by putting the interests of the organization ahead of all other business and personal interests.
- Watch out for self dealing!
- duty of obedience is to carry out the purposes of the organization and to comply with the law.
- Before you say yes and join the board, do your homework
- Know the bylaws
- Know the expectations (financial goals for board members, etc.?)
- Know how you protect the organization (insurance coverage sufficient? etc.)
Resources
Guidestar - Joining a Nonprofit Board in a Post-Enron World
MN Council of Nonprofits - Roles and Responsibilities of the Nonprofit Board
BoardSource - The Nonprofit Board Answer Book
Closing
Email me with questions and suggested topics
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This podcast provides general information about legal topics but it is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to nonprofits nor is it a substitute for legal advice. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. This is general legal information and the contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast , and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law
Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #35 (mp3, 9:42)
Shownotes
Intro
Tim Mooney… Welcome to the Nonprofit Law Podcast
Your guide to the laws impacting nonprofits.
Shownotes…. nplawcast.com
Email the show
News & Notes
- From the Nonprofit Law Blog (tim-mooney.com/lawblog)
- Senate deepens financial review of television ministries - NBC is reporting that the Senate Finance committee is renewing its demands for certain churches to provide detailed financial information. The letters sent today are a follow-up to letters sent last year to a virtual who's who of large televangelist ministries, including Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland.
- IRS reaches out to charities to aid in economic stimulus - The IRS is encouraging various partners and stakeholders such as charities, churches and governmental organizations to assist in efforts to reach out to those Americans who may be eligible for the 2008 economic stimulus payment but who normally have no requirement to file a tax return. People who receive certain Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement or wages from earned income or combat pay may be eligible and not know it.
Joining a nonprofit board
- Duties of care, loyalty, and obedience
- duty of care is the duty to pay attention to the organization—to monitor its activities, see that its mission is being accomplished, and guard its financial resources.
- duty of loyalty is the duty to avoid conflicts of interest
- In cases of potential conflict of interest, directors must act to preserve and enhance public trust in the organization by putting the interests of the organization ahead of all other business and personal interests.
- Watch out for self dealing!
- duty of obedience is to carry out the purposes of the organization and to comply with the law.
- Before you say yes and join the board, do your homework
- Know the bylaws
- Know the expectations (financial goals for board members, etc.?)
- Know how you protect the organization (insurance coverage sufficient? etc.)
Resources
Guidestar - Joining a Nonprofit Board in a Post-Enron World
MN Council of Nonprofits - Roles and Responsibilities of the Nonprofit Board
BoardSource - The Nonprofit Board Answer Book
Closing
Email me with questions and suggested topics
Sign up for the free NLP newsletter... every week get the shownotes and resources sent to you by email, plus get additional free content on the laws impacting nonprofits. Go to nplawcast.com/newsletter for more info and to sign up.
Need more than the podcast? Tim-Mooney.com and Beyond the Podcast at nplawcast.com
nplawcast.com
This podcast provides general information about legal topics but it is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to nonprofits nor is it a substitute for legal advice. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. This is general legal information and the contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast , and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Nonprofit Law Podcast #21: Nonprofit insurance
Nonprofit insurance
Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #21 (mp3, 9:30)
Shownotes
Intro
Tim Mooney… Welcome to the Nonprofit Law Podcast
Your guide to the laws impacting nonprofits.
Shownotes…. nplawcast.com
Email the show
What the heck is D&O insurance, and do we need it?
Directors and Officers Insurance
Does NOT cover everything under the sun
Covers breaches of duty to the nonprofit by directors and officers
D&O pays for "wrongful acts."
D&O insurance usually covers:
* Employment-discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination
* Failure to provide services to parties
* Mismanagement of assets (negligence, etc.)
D&O insurance usually does NOT cover:
* bodily injury
* property damage
* other torts on your premises/property
Other insurance, (usually general liability) covers these claims.
Insurance is lawyer coverage as much as it is claim coverage
Depending on your situation, here's some thoughts on insurance:
General liability may be the better first buy... D&O as you get larger
Consult a good insurance broker with experience in nonprofits
Talk with your state's nonprofit association for more
Resources
Nonprofit Directors and Officers Insurance: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Guidestar.org
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance - NPCCNY
Don Kramer's Nonprofit Issues regarding the Federal Volunteer Protection Law
Closing
Email me with questions and suggested topics
Screencast on using the Internet, podcasting and social networking for your nonprofit - go to nplawcast.com for details
Need more than a podcast? Tim-Mooney.com
nplawcast.com
This podcast provides general information about legal topics but it is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to nonprofits nor is it a substitute for legal advice. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. This is general legal information and the contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast , and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.
Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #21 (mp3, 9:30)
Shownotes
Intro
Tim Mooney… Welcome to the Nonprofit Law Podcast
Your guide to the laws impacting nonprofits.
Shownotes…. nplawcast.com
Email the show
What the heck is D&O insurance, and do we need it?
Directors and Officers Insurance
Does NOT cover everything under the sun
Covers breaches of duty to the nonprofit by directors and officers
D&O pays for "wrongful acts."
D&O insurance usually covers:
* Employment-discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination
* Failure to provide services to parties
* Mismanagement of assets (negligence, etc.)
D&O insurance usually does NOT cover:
* bodily injury
* property damage
* other torts on your premises/property
Other insurance, (usually general liability) covers these claims.
Insurance is lawyer coverage as much as it is claim coverage
Depending on your situation, here's some thoughts on insurance:
General liability may be the better first buy... D&O as you get larger
Consult a good insurance broker with experience in nonprofits
Talk with your state's nonprofit association for more
Resources
Nonprofit Directors and Officers Insurance: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - Guidestar.org
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance - NPCCNY
Don Kramer's Nonprofit Issues regarding the Federal Volunteer Protection Law
Closing
Email me with questions and suggested topics
Screencast on using the Internet, podcasting and social networking for your nonprofit - go to nplawcast.com for details
Need more than a podcast? Tim-Mooney.com
nplawcast.com
This podcast provides general information about legal topics but it is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to nonprofits nor is it a substitute for legal advice. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. This is general legal information and the contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast , and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Nonprofit Law Podcast #14: Who gets to see what?
Who gets to see what?
Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #14 (mp3, 7:21)
Shownotes
Intro
Tim Mooney… Welcome to the Nonprofit Law Podcast
Your guide to the laws impacting nonprofits.
Shownotes…. nplawcast.com
Email the show
NLP News
Now a top 15 show in iTunes... thank you listeners
Pass along the links to your colleagues who might be interested... 5-10 minutes per week, and I take requests on topics!
Listener request - who gets to see what?
- "For entertainment, some people in this town make trouble."
- Who gets to see bylaws, articles of incorporation, minutes, financial reports, etc?
- Generally, you're a private org and nobody has access to records other than proscribed by law
- Federal tax law... we covered in ep 4
- Virtually everything else is dependent on state and local laws
- Some states require additional disclosure through solicitation laws (ex. OR, WA)
- Even some munis require enhanced disclosure of records if you do business with them (ex. SF)
- Most states have public access to corporate records online, but not things like bylaws etc.
- Bylaws rule the rest (member or public access to records, etc.)
Tips & Best practices
- Check state and local laws
- Be very aware of solicitation registration rules
- If someone asks for records other than ones they are entitled to, and cannot show you the legal reason why they are entitled to them, you have the right to refuse the request
- Sometimes document requestors bear no ill-will (academics, etc.). Choose your battles.
Closing
Email me with questions and suggested topics
AP audio & handbook on using the Internet, podcasting and social networking for your nonprofit coming soon
Need more than a podcast? Tim-Mooney.com
nplawcast.com
This podcast provides general information about legal topics but it is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to nonprofits nor is it a substitute for legal advice. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. This is general legal information and the contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast , and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.
Download: Nonprofit Law Podcast #14 (mp3, 7:21)
Shownotes
Intro
Tim Mooney… Welcome to the Nonprofit Law Podcast
Your guide to the laws impacting nonprofits.
Shownotes…. nplawcast.com
Email the show
NLP News
Now a top 15 show in iTunes... thank you listeners
Pass along the links to your colleagues who might be interested... 5-10 minutes per week, and I take requests on topics!
Listener request - who gets to see what?
- "For entertainment, some people in this town make trouble."
- Who gets to see bylaws, articles of incorporation, minutes, financial reports, etc?
- Generally, you're a private org and nobody has access to records other than proscribed by law
- Federal tax law... we covered in ep 4
- Virtually everything else is dependent on state and local laws
- Some states require additional disclosure through solicitation laws (ex. OR, WA)
- Even some munis require enhanced disclosure of records if you do business with them (ex. SF)
- Most states have public access to corporate records online, but not things like bylaws etc.
- Bylaws rule the rest (member or public access to records, etc.)
Tips & Best practices
- Check state and local laws
- Be very aware of solicitation registration rules
- If someone asks for records other than ones they are entitled to, and cannot show you the legal reason why they are entitled to them, you have the right to refuse the request
- Sometimes document requestors bear no ill-will (academics, etc.). Choose your battles.
Closing
Email me with questions and suggested topics
AP audio & handbook on using the Internet, podcasting and social networking for your nonprofit coming soon
Need more than a podcast? Tim-Mooney.com
nplawcast.com
This podcast provides general information about legal topics but it is not a complete discussion of all legal issues that arise in relation to nonprofits nor is it a substitute for legal advice. This podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship. This is general legal information and the contributors make no warranties regarding the general legal information provided in this podcast , and disclaim liability for damages resulting from its use to the fullest extent permitted by the applicable law.
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