Contests, raffles, and other games of chance can be good ways to raise funds and awareness. This course will look at the federal and state legal requirements governing these activities. Topics will include: 

• State registration requirements

• Drafting rules and regulations

• Tax implications of awarding prizes

This webinar will provide an help organizations recognize and take steps to minimize risks in using intellectual property, focusing on images, on websites, social media posts, and fundraising material. Topics to be covered include: 

• Copyright basics

• Royalty free vs. rights-controlled licenses

• Understanding fair use 

• Creating an image-use SOP

• Tips for finding and using no- and low-cost images

• What to do if you receive notice of infringement

The Privacy Law Issues Faced by Nonprofits workshop addresses the gamut of privacy law challenges nonprofits face. The program will begin with a synopsis of the impact state-specific, federal and international privacy legislation have on nonprofits and continue on to a discussion of how nonprofits can best utilize and develop privacy policies and practices. A discussion of real-life issues encountered by U.S. nonprofits will then take place, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of protection platforms that resulted in the loss of millions of dollars. A discussion of the role of the Board, Officers, Privacy Officer, third-party vendors, free sources of information and ideal organization culture in terms of privacy recognition will conclude the workshop.

This session will provide an overview of the legal requirements involved in different types of fundraising, including:

• State charitable solicitation requirements

• Raffles, contests, and games of chance

• State and local permits and regulations for events 

Participants will also gain an understanding of what constitutes unrelated business income that will not be exempt from tax.

This session includes guidance on receiving individual donations, including requirements and best practices around documenting and acknowledging gifts, honoring restricted gifts, and donor confidentiality and privacy. This session will also address the use of fundraising and crowd-funding platforms. 

This session outlines the various means of financial support a nonprofit may seek, including gifts in the form of securities, real estate, tangible property, and services. The session also briefly outlines planned giving opportunities, including deferred gifts of cash or other assets, gifts that pay an income, and gifts that protect a donor's assets. Finally, this session also includes legal concerns around bequests contingent on the receipt of animals.

This session discusses legal regulations and considerations around receiving private grants as well as acting as the grantor. This session also addresses internal compliance best practices in both scenarios.

This session outlines guidance around both time-limited and ongoing relationships with for-profit companies, including corporate matching programs and cause marketing partnerships.  The session will include the legal implications of the terminology used in setting up and maintaining cause marketing partnerships, as well as relevant state laws to avoid legal and tax pitfalls.