Non-profit Law - list of new articles
- Nonprofit officer and director liability
By WORLDLawDirect [July 12th, 2010]
Officers and directors in many states may be able to partially immunize themselves from liability for some kinds of risks by amending their nonprofit corporation's articles of incorporation to include special language provided by statute. There are two broad drawbacks to making those amendments. First, amendments to articles of incorporation usually require the consent of the members of the nonprofit corporation (if your nonprofit corporation has members). Second, the immunity is limited in scope. .... >> MORE - Automatic non-profit registration in 50 states
By WORLDLawDirect [June 9th, 2010]
Using our proprietary software, WORLD Law Direct is now able to legally register your non-profit organization in all 50 states for one low fee. Your non-profit will be legally registered in every state to solicit and do business over the Internet. .... >> MORE - Trademark law and non-commercial web publishing
By WORLDLawDirect [June 9th, 2010]
Many companies claim trademark infringement or dilution when pursuing unauthorized uses of their names or logos on the Web — but it's not entirely clear how these laws apply to noncommercial activity on the Net. Many attorneys argue that this is currently a gray area, but the use of another company's logo on a noncommercial page could be considered trademark infringement. Fair use as applied to trademarks is usually more strictly enforced than it is in regards to copyright. .... >> MORE - Unleash the fund raising power of the Internet
By Cedric Richner, CFRE [May 3rd, 2010]
A major disincentive to taking full advantage of on-line solicitation opportunities, is the apprehension that many non profit organizations have about the difficult, time-consuming task of registering to solicit in all 50 states. WORLD Law Direct makes it easy for your non profit organization to harness the power of the Internet through our QUICKREG SYSTEM. You fill out one simple form and we do the rest! .... >> MORE - What are donor advised funds?
By WORLDLawDirect [April 20th, 2010]
Donor advised funds, originally created by community foundations to allow living donors to suggest the most appropriate distributions from charitable funds, have been growing in popularity. They are the primary attraction of gift funds such as the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Vanguard Charitable Endowment or the National Philanthropic Trust. With more donors apparently seeking a greater perception of control over their gifts, donor advised funds are growing in popularity. Both donors and charities must understand the rules if the donor advised funds are to be effective and satisfactory. .... >> MORE - Directors' risks of personal liability
By WORLDLawDirect [April 13th, 2010]
Members of nonprofit boards often worry about being sued. It’s one thing to give their time and attention — and even some money once in a while — to a good cause. It’s another to risk unlimited personal liability if something goes wrong. Although board members can cut the risk of personal liability by conforming their conduct to the appropriate standards, they cannot control whether or not they will be sued. Therefore, they should be sure that the organization maintains proper insurance to protect them against foreseeable hazards, including general liability coverage, professional liability coverage where appropriate, and directors and officers liability insurance. .... >> MORE - How to form and operate a nonprofit corporation
By Nolo [March 1st, 2010]
Forming a nonprofit corporation is much like creating a regular corporation, except that nonprofits have to take the extra steps of applying for tax-exempt status with the IRS and their state tax division. .... >> MORE - How to file nonprofit corporation's bylaws
By WORLDLawDirect [February 7th, 2010]
Texas Nonprofit FAQ Can I file my corporation's bylaws with the Secretary of State? No. The bylaws of a corporation .... >> MORE - IRS Form 990 -- FAQ
By WORLDLawDirect [September 11th, 2009]
FAQ 1. What is IRS Form 990? Form 990 is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations .... >> MORE - Texas Nonprofit FAQ: Form 990 or 990-PF
By WORLDLawDirect [August 15th, 2009]
Does a nonprofit corporation file IRS Form 990 with the Secretary of State? No; however, under certain circumstances, a nonprofit .... >> MORE - Nonprofit corporation exempt from taxes in Texas
By WORLDLawDirect [June 22nd, 2009]
Texas Nonprofit FAQ Is a nonprofit corporation exempt from taxes in Texas? A Texas nonprofit corporation is not automatically .... >> MORE - FAQ: Is a nonprofit corporation exempt from taxes?
By WORLDLawDirect [June 22nd, 2009]
Nonprofit does not mean tax-exempt. A “tax-exempt organization” is a unique entity that is usually a nonprofit organization. However, a nonprofit organization .... >> MORE - FAQ: Books and records of a nonprofit corporation
By WORLDLawDirect [June 22nd, 2009]
Texas Nonprofit FAQ Are the books and records of a nonprofit corporation available for inspection? The Texas Non-Profit .... >> MORE - Nonprofit corporation and political contributions
By WORLDLawDirect [June 22nd, 2009]
Texas Nonprofit FAQ Can a nonprofit corporation give political contributions? Generally, political and social action .... >> MORE - Can a nonprofit corporation pay a salary?
By WORLDLawDirect [June 22nd, 2009]
Texas Nonprofit FAQ Can a nonprofit corporation pay a salary to its officers, directors and/or employees? Yes. Any .... >> MORE
