Nonprofit Law: Explore 38 Lessons across 10 Topics

Introduction to Nonprofit Law

• Understanding Nonprofit Organizations
• History and Evolution of Nonprofit Law
• Types of Nonprofit Entities
• Test Your Knowledge: Introduction to Nonprofit Law

Nonprofit Formation

• Choosing a Legal Structure
• Drafting Articles of Incorporation
• Filing Incorporation Documents
• Initial Organizational Meeting
• Test Your Knowledge: Nonprofit Formation

Governance Principles

• Role of the Board of Directors
• Bylaws Development and Compliance
• Establishing Policies and Procedures
• Test Your Knowledge: Governance Principles

Board of Directors

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Board Recruitment and Selection
• Board Committees and Their Functions
• Board Training and Development
• Test Your Knowledge: Board of Directors

Financial Management

• Budgeting and Financial Planning
• Accounting Basics for Nonprofits
• Internal Controls and Financial Oversight
• Financial Reporting Requirements
• Test Your Knowledge: Financial Management

Fundraising and Development

• Fundraising Regulations and Compliance
• Grant Writing Fundamentals
• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
• Online and Event-Based Fundraising
• Test Your Knowledge: Fundraising and Development

Tax-Exempt Status

• Understanding Tax-Exempt Status
• Applying for 501(c)(3) Status
• Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status
• Reporting and Compliance Obligations
• Test Your Knowledge: Tax-Exempt Status

Employment Law for Nonprofits

• Hiring and Onboarding Staff
• Employment Contracts and Agreements
• Employee Benefits and Compensation
• Handling Workplace Disputes
• Test Your Knowledge: Employment Law for Nonprofits

Volunteer Management

• Recruiting and Screening Volunteers
• Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities
• Training and Supervising Volunteers
• Recognizing and Retaining Volunteers
• Test Your Knowledge: Volunteer Management

Legal Compliance

• Nonprofit Licensing and Permits
• Compliance with State and Federal Laws
• Navigating Lobbying and Advocacy Rules
• Data Privacy and Security
• Test Your Knowledge: Legal Compliance

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