Social Enterprise and Nonprofit Law Blog
the law of generating social benefit
When are Religious Organizations Exempt from Charitable Registration?
While most nonprofits are required to register in many states to conduct charitable fundraising, religious organizations are generally exempt from the registration requirement. It’s important to be aware, however, that the scope of the states’ religious exemption varies. Therefore, religious organizations should … read more
New York State Legislature Considers Bills Requiring Diversity for Nonprofit Boards
A bill related to nonprofit board diversity was reintroduced by Senator Kevin Parker and Assembly Member Pamela J. Hunter during the current session of the New York State Legislature. Senate Bill 5971 and its companion version in the New York Assembly, Bill … read more
Cyber Readiness – If it Ain’t Broke, You May Still Want to Fix It…
The saying “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” is widely attributed to T. Bert (Thomas Bertram) Lance, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in President Jimmy Carter’s 1977 administration. Lance’s aim was to save money by adopting a fiscal … read more
Are You Looking to Make an Impact? Consider a Program Related Investment
As the impact investment space continues to grow, more and more players are entering the arena. Investors and institutions are looking at the ways that they can disrupt traditional models to accelerate meaningful social change. There are non-profit organizations as well as … read more
The 2021 NAAG/NASCO Virtual Conference – Noteworthy Issues for Nonprofits
The 2021 National Association of Attorneys General/ National Association of State Charity Officials (NAAG/NASCO) was held on October 13, 2021. Like the previous year, the conference was a virtual. The agenda touched on issues of COVID-related impacts, enforcement actions, state and charitable … read more
New York Allows Virtual Membership Meetings
Late in 2021, the New York State Legislature passed, and Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law, a revision to New York’s Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) that makes it easier for nonprofits and religious organizations to hold virtual membership meetings. Historically, New York’s … read more
DAOs and the Nonprofit Sector – How Can they Work Together?
Last November, a group of crypto investors decided to try to buy an original copy of the U.S. Constitution which was coming up for auction at Sotheby’s on November 18, 2021.[1] But first, they had to solve a problem – the document, … read more
Protecting Charitable Interests in Trusts and Estates
Bequests in wills and trusts can be a considerable source of income for charitable organizations. Such organizations and their counsel, while remaining sensitive to the concerns of donors’ families, are well advised to pursue and protect their interests in any estate or … read more