Gleason Public Library (Carlisle)

Starting and managing a nonprofit organization, a legal guide, Bruce R. Hopkins

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Starting and managing a nonprofit organization

bibliography

975998281

Bruce R. Hopkins

Wiley nonprofit authority

a legal guide

"[This book] is written to help anyone who's just getting their toes wet in the sector get up to speed on the critical information needed to protect their nonprofit's tax-exempt status--and avoid the many legal traps out there that you probably didn't know exist. Packed with checklists and step-by-step guidance, [the book] demystifies intricate legal issues with plain-English language explanations for non-legal professionals of the statutes, regulations, court opinions, and other rules comprising nonprofit law. Nonprofits must comply with stringent federal and state laws due to their special exempt status; the government's ultimate threat is revocation of a nonprofit's tax-exempt status, which usually means the nonprofit's demise. Written in plain English, not "legalese," this all-important guide provides essential guidance for those interested in starting nonprofits, as well as valuable advice for leaders of established organizations."--Publisher's website

Part One. Starting a Nonprofit Organization -- What is a nonprofit organization? -- The nonprofit organizations' regulatory scene -- tarting a nonprofit organization -- Part Two. Being Nonprofit, Legally -- Nonprofit organizations: much more than charity -- Nonprofits and private benefit -- From nonprofit to tax-exempt -- Charities: public or private? -- Nonprofit governance -- Braving annual reporting -- Tax exemption: not a paperwork exemption -- Charitable giving rules -- Government regulation of fundraising -- Part Three. Tax-Exempt Organizations Can Be Taxable, and So Can Their Managers -- Related or unrelated? -- Lobbying constraints, and taxes -- Political campaign activities, and more taxes -- Donor-advised funds, tax shelters, insurance schemes, and still more taxes -- Part Four. Helpful Hints and Successful Techniques -- For-profit and nonprofit subsidiaries -- Joint venturing and other partnering -- Wonderful world of planned giving -- Putting ideas into action -- Part Five. Sidestepping Traps -- Watchdogs on the prowl -- Potpourri of policies and procedures -- Commerciality, competition, commensurateness -- IRS audits of nonprofit organizations -- Avoiding personal liability -- Part Six. Constitutional Law Perspective -- Nonprofit organizations and the constitution