Nonprofit Law Made EasyJohn Wiley & Sons, 2005 M07 19 - 288 pages The ins and outs of law in the nonprofit sector--made easy! Written by renowned author Bruce R. Hopkins, Nonprofit Law Made Easy is a must-read guide for executives, board members, officers, accountants, fundraisers, and others who handle legal issues that affect the way nonprofit organizations are formed and operated. Nonprofit Law Made Easy presents in-depth discussions on such hot topics as acquiring and maintaining tax-exempt status, reporting requirements, charitable giving, disclosure requirements, unrelated business activities, fundraising, corporate governance principles, and board member liability. It also includes crucial information on avoiding nonprofit law traps and navigating governance and liability issues. Packed with practical tips and hard-to-find, authoritative advice, Nonprofit Law Made Easy demystifies complex legal issues with plain-language explanations of laws and regulations for non-legal professionals. |
Contents
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Chapter 2 Acquiring and Maintaining TaxExempt Status | 29 |
Chapter 3 Public Charities and Private Foundations | 47 |
Chapter 4 Reporting Requirements | 75 |
Chapter 5 Charitable Giving | 97 |
Chapter 6 Disclosure Requirements | 119 |
Chapter 7 Unrelated Business Activities | 139 |
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