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To the Point Question of the Week November 17-24
Is the local Archdiocese exempt from charitable giving laws? The Archdiocese just completed a five year capital campaign for each diocesan high school. Each school had a school specific case statement. Now that the campaign is over, the Archdiocese has announced the closing of three schools. Shouldn't the donors (of millions of dollars) be given the opportunity to redirect the funds or have them returned? What laws govern?
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19th Annual This Year in Nonprofit Law - December 3, 2009.
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| Court Allows University
To Unrestrict Endowment Fund
Second request to lift limitation on spending
was necessary to offer scholarships, avoid bond default
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Trustee Not Liable
For Losses on CRUT Investments
Choosing 90% equities in trust
expected to last 50 years was not unreasonable
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Nonprofit May Sue CEO
Of Failed Credit Card Company
Court says president may be personally liable
for commingling corporate funds and payments
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“Banana Lady” may sue for use of image to promote Expo
Subordinate church may not unilaterally disaffiliate from national
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Employees may sue group home under FLSA
May physician with ADHD sue for retaliatory discharge?
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Foundation denied supporting organization status
Air rights easement is not conservation easement
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Issue
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Groups may get bylaw critique at “This Year in Nonprofit Law”
Kramer to do bylaw webinar for PANO
Talk with the Editor, November 24
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Ready Reference Page No. 109
New Schedule A Reflects
Change in Public Support Rules
Test is now based on five-year rolling average
and reporting is on same basis as other accounting
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Ready Reference pages are summaries
of major issues in nonprofit law and governance including:
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Don Kramer answers readers questions.
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Tips on reducing risks of litigation and liability by Melanie Herman, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Risk Mangement Center, Washington, D.C.
Governance Matters
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Strengthening the governance practices at your nonprofit requires more than a checklist or handbook touting “do’s” and “don’ts.” Leaders who want to inspire good governance must take the time necessary to look beneath the surface of often complex governance issues and commit to remedying issues that stand in the way of the board discharging its legal duties and providing exemplary leadership.
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Clear explanations of financial and accounting
issues for nonprofits.
Behind the Numbers
When Is a Contribution Not a Contribution?
By Eric Fraint
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Congratulations! Your organization just received a major contribution. But wait, your accountant or auditor says it is not a contribution; it is an exchange transaction. What does this mean to you and why should you care?
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