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Regulation of Charitable Solicitations, Boston Bar Association, April 2013

On April 30, Len presented a seminar to the Boston Bar Association’s Tax-Exempt Organizations Section entitled, “Regulation of Charitable Solicitations: We Can Do Better!”.  This presentation was also broadcast online at West Legal EdCenter.  Thank you to all who attended!

View the presentation materials here.
Please note that these materials are not updated and may have been rendered inaccurate by subsequent changes in the relevant law.

Seminar Description:

This presentation will begin with a brief overview of state charitable solicitation laws, followed by a discussion of the real-world impact of these laws. Current hot topics will then be discussed, along with an innovative proposal for bringing solicitation regulation into the Digital Age. There will be time at the end to ask questions and share ideas and experiences.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Boston Bar Association – 16 Beacon Street, Boston, MA

501(c)(3) Collaborations: Opportunities and Issues

Len spoke about “501(c)(3) Collaborations – Opportunities and Issues”, at NEI-MeHAF (Maine Health Access Foundation) Community of Learning in Lewiston, ME, on June 27, 2012. This presentation discussed collaborations between 501(c)(3) organizations… short of merger. The possibilities are endless. There are many legal issues that may arise in a collaboration, and collaborations with a non-501(c)(3) entity raise additional issues. Engage a lawyer with expertise in the relevant fields of law.

View the presentation materials here.
Please note that these materials are not updated and may have been rendered inaccurate by subsequent changes in the relevant law.

 

Staying Legal – MANP webinar

View the Staying Legal webinar presentation materials here.
Please note the presentation materials posted on this page are not updated and may have been rendered inaccurate by subsequent changes in law.

Staying Legal SkillBuilder Overview:
• Common compliance failures that can cost your organization money or jeopardize its mission
• Tips for preserving your organization’s status as a public charity
• 12 things you should be doing to keep your organization out of legal trouble
We will cover the most frequently raised (but not all) compliance issues specific to 501(c)(3) public charities incorporated under the Maine Nonprofit Corporation Act.