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Question of the Week
February 1-7, 2012

How should I acknowledge payment to youth sports league?I'm the new treasurer of a local 501(c)(3) youth sports league. The former treasurer never sent out donation letters. Can I send out a generic letter and have each participant fill in their name and donation amount, or do I need to produce individualized letters?....read more

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U.S. Supreme Court Confirms
“Ministerial Exception” in Employment Law
Court says government can’t tell religious organizations who they must hire as “ministers” to promote faith

Club May Terminate Members
For Failing to Meet Bylaw Requirements
Directors have fiduciary duty to corporation
and membership generally, not to individuals

“Gross Negligence” Requires
Deliberate Misconduct
Court says difference from simple negligence
is intentional wrongdoing or conscious disregard

University need not advance defense costs of former president
Full Article

Lifetime employment contract is against public policy
Full Article

Court keeps Florida Christian Coalition in tax limbo

Deductions denied for inadequate substantiation
Full Article

Talk with the Editor, February 1

Say That Again

Ready Reference Page No. 119
Charity Fundraisers Raise Many Legal Issues
From preparation, through running the event, and reporting the results careful lawyering can reduce the risks of liability and embarrassment

Ready Reference pages are summaries of major issues in nonprofit law and governance including:

Don Kramer answers readers questions.
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Our small 501(c)(3) nonprofit rural food bank has always opened our board meetings with prayer. At the last meeting our executive director (an appointed volunteer position) said we were in violation of our tax-exempt status by doing that. She also stated that we could no longer provide any religious guidance to our clientele on food issue days. Is she right? Answer

Nonprofit Law You Want to Know
How can I get my name off board list on website?
Does advertising program jeopardize exempt status?
Does conflict jeopardize exempt status?
May founder be both chair of board and president/executive director?
How long must charity retain gift property?

Tips on reducing risks of litigation and liability by Melanie Herman, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Risk Mangement Center, Washington, D.C.

Myths About Nonprofit Liability
and Risk Management

Clear explanations of financial and accounting issues for nonprofits.

Behind the Numbers
Development and accounting information disagrees?
Here is the solution!
By Eric Fraint

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