Ginny, the attorney.

Is your nonprofit organization in compliance with the IRS requirements for disclosure requirements? As scary as that statement sounds, I am simply checking to see if your… Read more “Donor Acknowledgment Letters & the IRS”

As we have discussed in earlier posts, many nonprofit board members volunteer for board service without understanding their official role and legal duties. The Minnesota Attorney General’s… Read more “Duties of Board Members: An Overview”

Do you know anyone who believes that rules or laws don’t apply to them? I’m guessing you are nodding your head with an affirmative “yes.” There is… Read more “Breaking the Rules = Liability”

As one embarks upon nonprofit work or board service, one often has on their rose-colored glasses…no controversy, no confrontation, nothing uncomfortable. Unfortunately, nonprofit work and serving on… Read more “If you see something, say something (knowledge of illegal activities).”

Recently, I was asked to share a copy of an employee handbook that I drafted for a particular organization. The person requesting the handbook told me that… Read more “Employee Handbooks – Not as simple as you think…”

Earlier this week, I received a question about employee criminal background checks. Let’s discuss… Background on the employment vetting process: Employers use a variety of techniques to… Read more “Answering a reader email question: Can I run criminal background checks on potential employees?”