This guide provides an overview of the process for voluntarily dissolving New York not-for-profit corporations, both with and without assets. It explains the key steps you must take, as well as answers frequently asked questions....
Many nonprofits have gross receipts (such as income from donations and membership dues) that do not exceed $5,000 annually. This article answers frequently asked questions related to federal tax exemption filings and reporting obligations, charitable registration requirements, and state and other tax issues....
Periodically conducting an organizational health self-assessment can help nonprofits ensure they operate efficiently, effectively, and in a legally compliant manner. This checklist identifies key questions nonprofits should ask to evaluate their performance in the areas of board governance, business operations, people and systems, community engagement,...
This article explains why nonprofits should periodically assess their programs, staffing, and expenses to adapt to financial challenges and safeguard their operations....
This article provides a brief summary of some of the considerations facing a tax-exempt organization in connection with forming and structuring an alliance or affiliation with another entity. Certain unintended and damaging consequences could result if the tax-exempt organization were deemed to be a single...
This article explains why a nonprofit's website should be reviewed by a lawyer and provides important advice for any nonprofit that hosts a website....
This article provides new groups with suggestions on how to draft a business plan and links to resources on starting a new nonprofit in Connecticut....
This article briefly overviews the 2018 New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act (Act), which requires nearly all New Jersey employers, regardless of size, to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave to employees during an employer-established “benefit year.” As of the effective date of...
This article briefly overviews the 2018 equal pay law enacted by New Jersey. The law, effective as of July 1, 2018, prohibits discrimination with respect to compensation and benefits of employment on the basis of nearly all of the characteristics protected by the New Jersey...
These FAQs describe how trademarks and service marks can protect a nonprofit organization's right to use a particular name or logo. They also outlines the process of applying for and maintaining trademark and service mark registration....