Nonprofit Issues Live
Donald W. Kramer, Esq. and Virginia P. Sikes, Esq., editors of Nonprofit
Issues, are available to present programs on legal issues relevant
to nonprofit organizations. Through two slightly exaggerated case studies,
they cover all the basics of federal tax exemption, lobbying and electioneering,
excess benefit taxes, board structure and personal liability, charitable
giving law including substantiation and sponsorships. To discuss
possibilities, contact them by email at info@nonprofitissues.com or call (215) 542-7547.
Typical Program
"Nonprofit Law You Need To Know"
9:00 - 10:15 "What's Hot in Nonprofit Law"
(Items covered in recent sessions)
- 990 Disclosure Rules and Opportunities
- Excess Benefit Transaction Rules
- Fund Raisers Registering Out-of-State
- Controlling Your Affiliates, Joint Venture Partners
- Indemnification for Service on Another Board
- Electing Under Section 501(h)
- Nonprofits as Public Accommodations
- Total Return Policy and Prudent Investor Act in Pa.
- Pending State and Federal Legislation
- Nonprofit Conversions and Competition
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Annual Board Meeting of "L.O.S.T."
- Federal Tax Exempt Status
- Lobbying and Electioneering
- Unrelated Business Taxable Income
- Excess Benefits Tax
- Structure and Procedures
- Volunteer and Board Liability, Indemnification
- Conflicts of Interest State Tax Exemption
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-2:15 Collaborations, Mergers, Acquisitions and Contracts
- Commentary by local executives on actual experience
- Legal commentary
2:15 - 2:30 Break
2:45 - 4:00 Meeting of University Development Office
Deductibility of Charitable Contributions
- Tax Advantages
- Substantiation Rules
- Sponsorship Rules
- Charitable Solicitation Registration
- Ethical Issues
Ask the Editor |
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| About Don Kramer, Nonprofit Issues Editor |
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 Don Kramer is a Philadelphia lawyer who has more than 35 years of experience dealing with the concerns of nonprofit organizations, not only as a lawyer, but also as a teacher, writer, publisher, and board member.
He teaches Legal and Government Issues Affecting Nonprofits
at the University of Pennsylvania Law School in Philadelphia
and has taught a similar course in the Masters Program in
Nonprofit Management at Eastern University, St. David's, PA.
Comments about Don's programs:
"Participants rated your course as 'one of the most
cohesive and informative' they have attended. You get high
marks for your creativity and your ability to engage the audience."
--- Harry D. Owens, Jr. Pennsylvania Bar Institute |
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