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Question of the Week
May 21-28, 2013

Could team get all funds from fundraisers?

Our 501(c)(3) athletic organization has in the past collected $250 per player for league fees. The rest of the funds are acquired through ad book sales and fundraisers. Is there any reason why all of the funds could not be acquired via fundraisers? The past treasurer has stated that part of our funding must come from parents to keep our nonprofit status.

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This webinar will review the “top ten” employment law issues for nonprofit organizations, with tips on improving relations with employees and avoiding litigation. We'll discuss the principal employment law issues facing nonprofit employers with real world suggestions on ways to do it right.

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Members Can’t Remove
Directors of Board-Only Nonprofit
Court holds improperly ousted directors in contempt
for failing to turn over documents pursuant to Order
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Letter of Intent With “Out” Clause
Allows Hospital Purchaser a Way Out
Although parties announced agreed-upon terms of sale,termination clause in LOI prevails to stop deal

Official May Warn Public
Of High Fundraising Costs
Charity named as bad example has no claim
for violation of Equal Protection Clause

Private contractor’s employee info not a public record

Fitness clubs can’t stop city’s $1-a-year lease to YMCA
Full Article

Cook for religious day school not covered by unemployment comp

Court allows suit for retaliation, claims against individuals
Full Article

Selling flowers and giving proceeds to charity isn’t charitable

Taxpayer denied carryover deduction from unfiled return
Full Article

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Say That Again

Ready Reference Page No. 123
IRS Finds Unrelated Business Income,
Unreported Compensation in College Study
90% of schools examined underreported taxable income,all of smaller exam group underreported compensation of executives
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Our nonprofit corporation has not held regular board meetings in accordance with its bylaws. In addition, there was no annual general meeting last year (nor has one been posted this year) to elect officers for positions with expiring terms. The president says that we are under a moratorium because the bylaws are under revision. Aren't the existing bylaws in place until amended in the manner prescribed in the governing document(s)?
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Tips on reducing risks of litigation and liability by Melanie Herman, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Risk Mangement Center, Washington, D.C.

Give Them Something to Talk About: Risk and the Board

Clear explanations of financial and accounting issues for nonprofits.

Behind the Numbers
Development and accounting information disagrees?
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