What’s in a Name: The Politics of Trust and What We Lose When We Talk Past Each Other
Recently, I had a call with a funder who was considering whether to commission a Grantee Perception Report (GPR) for…
How to Effectively Manage College Performing Arts Auditions
Audition days are the gateway to your performing arts program. Each audition is a moment that not only determines a…
Arizona Charter Schools Must Develop Emergency Operations Plans – Charity Lawyer Blog
In its December 9, 2024 Special Audit Report—School Safety and Emergency Response Practices, the Arizona Auditor General has clarified that…
Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital U.S. Nonprofit Sector is Under Threat and Must Be Protected
Nonprofits are facing significant, arguably unprecedented, challenges and it’s crucial that donors, whatever their ideologies or particular programmatic goals or…
Understanding Disclaimers in a Trademark Application – Charity Lawyer Blog
Trademarks serve as essential tools for nonprofits, safeguarding their brands, names, logos, and distinctive identifiers. The primary purpose is to…
Words of Wisdom: Advice from Donors for 2025
Earlier this week, my colleague Emma Relle shared a post to kick off the new year featuring a selection of…
Legal Checkups Strengthen Nonprofits – Charity Lawyer Blog
As we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time for nonprofits to assess their legal and operational health by…
What Are You Bringing to 2025 and Leaving Behind in 2024? Here’s What Your Grantees Are Saying
A new year is often a moment to pause and reflect — about what we’ve been doing well that we’d…
Exclusive Opportunities: One-Off Matching Gift Programs
In the world of nonprofit fundraising, matching gift programs are a particularly invaluable tool for amplifying donations. But while many nonprofits are…
IRS Warns Taxpayers About Fraudulent Charitable LLC Schemes – Charity Lawyer Blog
The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers about a surge in fraudulent tax schemes involving donations of ownership in…