Download or read book The Second Legal Answer Book for Fund Raisers written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2000-10-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second to none in critical legal information for enhancing theresults of charitable fund-raisers in the new millennium As the competition for gifts grows increasingly intense in the newmillennium, managers and fund-raisers for charitable organizationsmust learn how to work with tax and business law to optimize theirreturn. Written by the leading legal authority on the lawregulating charitable fund-raising, this companion to theindispensable First Legal Answer Book for Fund-Raisers providesmore accessible approaches to understanding federal and state lawsand offers additional solutions to enhance an organization's wealthand effectiveness. Bruce Hopkins clearly explains to fund-raisersthe pertinent aspects of the law, enabling them to dramaticallyincrease funding without legal missteps. He also thoroughly detailsthe steps needed to solve the fund-raiser's most pressing legalheadaches, including the troublesome intermediate sanctions rules,property valuation issues, the gift substantiation rules,disclosure requirements, estate planning, the securities andantitrust laws, IRS audits, and much more. This book provides critical answers to fund-raisers' questions suchas: * How do the intermediate sanctions rules apply tofund-raisers? * What are the rules as to property valuation? * How do the gift substantiation and quid pro quo contributionsrules work? * What disclosure rules apply? * What rules apply to auctions and other special events? * What should the fund-raiser know about estate planning? * How do the postal, securities, and antitrust laws apply? * How does the IRS audit fund-raising? * What are the major changes in the law since publication of TheFirst Legal Answer Book for Fund-Raisers? With its comprehensive coverage of the legal issues that charitableorganizations engaging in fund-raising face, The Second LegalAnswer Book for Fund-Raisers, combined with The First Legal AnswerBook for Fund-Raisers, is a powerful resource-and first-choicereading that every fund-raiser must have. www.wiley.com/nonprofit

Download or read book The First Legal Answer Book for Fund Raisers written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2000-03-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He also thoroughly details the steps needed to solve the fund-raiser's most pressing legal headaches, including maintenance of tax exemption and public charity status, planned giving, charitable giving rules, unrelated business activities, fund-raiser's compensation, state regulations, and much more."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing a complete update of the main volume it accompanies The Law of Fundraising, Third Edition this 2008 Cumulative Supplement is updated and expanded, detailing federal and state laws with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional law. Clearly explaining state and federal rules impacting fundraising professionals, this supplement provides you with IRS rulings and pronouncements, an IRS checklist for monitoring charitable fundraising, and sample IRS forms.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2016 Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest developments in fundraising law, with expert insight and practical tools The Law of Fundraising is the classic guide on the subject, written by two of the US authorities on the law of tax-exempt organizations. This 2016 Supplement is the first update to the comprehensive fifth edition, detailing the latest developments in the law governing fundraising. New coverage includes proposed regulations concerning an exception to the charitable gift substantiation rules, IRS rulings concerning fundraising organizations, additional information about online fundraising and Form 990 filing requirements in the states, and tax reform proposals. Federal and state laws are examined in detail, with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional law, and the roles of fundraising professionals themselves are discussed in relation to compliance issues, prospective laws, and regulatory trends. The companion website features a host of practical tools including tables, appendices, IRS examination guidelines, checklists, sample forms, and more, bringing clarification to the practical aspects of fundraising law. State and federal fundraising regulations are becoming increasingly complex, and at times, seemingly contradictory. This helpful guide simplifies the maze, providing expert insight and the most current guidelines. Get up to date on state and federal fundraising laws Understand the nuances of Internet, political, and international fundraising Explore the legal responsibilities of fundraising professionals Access cases, IRS rulings, and sample forms for practical reference Fundraising is critical for nonprofit organizations, but navigating the twists, turns, and dead ends of fundraising regulations is complicated enough that important aspects are easily overlooked—with potentially disastrous consequences. Lawyers and nonprofit professionals alike will find the clarity and answers they seek alongside world-class insight in The Law of Fundraising, Fifth Edition, 2016 Supplement.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2020 Cumulative Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising funds to fulfill a nonprofit organization's goals is critical to its success, but fundraising regulations are an increasingly complex maze. The Law of Fundraising, Fifth Edition is the definitive guide to demystifying federal and state fundraising regulations. With new discussion on Internet fundraising, political fundraising laws, and international fundraising, this book details federal and state laws, with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional laws. This guide is supplemented annually to keep nonprofit professionals on top of the latest fundraising legal developments.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2017 Cumulative Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Untangle the web of fundraising regulations, with the latest updates for 2017 The Law of Fundraising is the definitive reference by the field's most respected authority, and the only book to tackle the increasingly complex maze of federal and state fundraising regulations. Updated to cover the latest changes to fundraising law for 2017, this book includes new coverage of donor-advised funds, international fundraising, and the IRS's charitable spending initiative alongside updates on Form 990, political fundraising, and more. Both state and federal regulations are covered with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional law, alongside expert discussion on compliance issues, trends, and upcoming legislation. Accessible language aids in conceptual understanding, while extensive tables of cases, IRS rulings and pronouncements, checklists, and sample forms facilitate correct application. The companion website features additional tables, appendices, IRS guidelines, and other useful documents, providing attorneys, accountants, and nonprofit professionals with a rich toolkit for ensuring compliance. With all topics pertaining to finance under increasing federal scrutiny, laws surrounding fundraising are becoming increasingly difficult to parse. Mistakes can impact the nonprofit's bottom line, so keeping up-to-date is crucial; this book provides a comprehensive reference to the latest developments, along with expert forecasting of what is to come. Understand the latest state and federal laws surrounding fundraising activities Learn how the law governs Internet fundraising and other emerging issues Get up to date on the new rules surrounding donor-advised funds and international fundraising Examine prospective laws, regulatory trends, and how new rules impact fundraising professionals Fundraising is critical to the nonprofit's ability to carry out their mission, yet the regulatory tangle at both the state and federal level can be a nightmare to navigate. The Law of Fundraising streamlines compliance with the latest legal developments and invaluable tools for application.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2018 Cumulative Supplement written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Untangle the web of fundraising regulations, with the latest updates for 2018 The Law of Fundraising is the definitive reference by the field's most respected authority, and the only book to tackle the increasingly complex maze of federal and state fundraising regulations. Updated to cover the latest changes to fundraising law for 2018, this book includes new coverage of donor-advised funds, international fundraising, and the IRS's charitable spending initiative alongside updates on Form 990, political fundraising, and more. Both state and federal regulations are covered with an emphasis on administrative, tax, and constitutional law, alongside expert discussion on compliance issues, trends, and upcoming legislation. Accessible language aids in conceptual understanding, while extensive tables of cases, IRS rulings and pronouncements, checklists, and sample forms facilitate correct application. The companion website features additional tables, appendices, IRS guidelines, and other useful documents, providing attorneys, accountants, and nonprofit professionals with a rich toolkit for ensuring compliance. With all topics pertaining to finance under increasing federal scrutiny, laws surrounding fundraising are becoming increasingly difficult to parse. Mistakes can impact the nonprofit's bottom line, so keeping up-to-date is crucial; this book provides a comprehensive reference to the latest developments, along with expert forecasting of what is to come. Understand the latest state and federal laws surrounding fundraising activities Learn how the law governs Internet fundraising and other emerging issues Get up to date on the new rules surrounding donor-advised funds and international fundraising Examine prospective laws, regulatory trends, and how new rules impact fundraising professionals Fundraising is critical to the nonprofit's ability to carry out their mission, yet the regulatory tangle at both the state and federal level can be a nightmare to navigate. The Law of Fundraising streamlines compliance with the latest legal developments and invaluable tools for application.

Download or read book The Law of Fundraising 2024 Cumulative Supplement written by Alicia M. Beck and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ensure compliance with 2022 updates to state and federal regulations on fundraising In this supplement to the newly revised Sixth Edition of The Law of Fundraising, distinguished lawyers and tax-exempt organization experts cover all changes made in 2022 to laws that apply to fundraising and philanthropy. The authors explore the administrative, tax, and constitutional implications of the latest legislation, regulation, IRS pronouncements, private letter rulings, and technical advice memoranda. A comprehensive and authoritative blueprint of the increasingly complex tangle of federal and state regulations and legislation that govern charitable fundraising in the United States, the text is supported by a companion website containing tables, appendices, IRS examination guidelines for charitable fundraising, and other documents. The book also includes: Different methods of fundraising and the roles of accountants and lawyers in the fundraising process Proper delegation of legislative authority and the treatment of fundraising disclosures Major legislative proposals and new regulatory issues in areas including Internet fundraising With national- and state-level legislative and administrative control over charitable fundraising expanding quickly, this supplement of the Sixth Edition of The Law of Fundraising is an essential reference for law firms, non-profits, and accounting firms seeking to understand and comply with updates to fundraising and philanthropy tax laws throughout calendar year 2022.

Download or read book Nonprofit Law Finance Essentials e book set written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 835 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate insider guide to managing your nonprofit effectively and protecting its mission—all in one affordable collection This e-book bundle demystifies nonprofit laws and financial responsibilities, providing you with the expert advice to financially manage your nonprofit effectively and understand its complex legal issues. Written by renowned nonprofit leaders Bruce Hopkins, Thomas McLaughlin, and Laurence Scot, the Nonprofit Law and Finance Essentials e-book collection equips you to meet and manage your nonprofit's legal and financial obligations with step-by-step guidance, practical tools, and concrete strategies. Fundraising Law Made Easy/Bruce R. Hopkins—features the ins and outs of fundraising law from nonprofit law authority Bruce Hopkins Streetsmart Financial Basics for Nonprofit Managers, Third Edition/Thomas A. McLaughlin—presents plain-English direction for reading, interpreting, and implementing financial data The Simplified Guide to Not-for-Profit Accounting, Formation & Reporting/Laurence Scot—offers a wealth of solid information for understanding nonprofit financial transactions, financial statements, and internal and external reports Learn how constitutional law, governance, and IRS audit practices pertain to charitable fundraising. Make management decisions that ensure your organization's long-term financial viability. Navigate unique nonprofit accounting rules. It's all at your fingertips with Wiley's Nonprofit Law & Finance Essentials e-book set, equipping you with the tools to manage money and mission.

Download or read book The Nonprofits Guide to Internet Communications Law written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-11-15 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invaluable guidance on the most important legal issues facing nonprofits today Internet communication is the lifeblood of countless nonprofit organizations, yet there exists no specific law to provide for its regulation. Without solid legal guidance, nonprofits risk not only missing out on the unlimited opportunities that the Internet has to offer, but also jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. The Nonprofits' Guide to Internet Communications Law analyzes and explains the laws applicable to Internet communications by nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit law expert Bruce Hopkins writes that with Congress and government agencies reluctant to create new law, it will ultimately be up to the courts to determine the future of Internet law affecting nonprofit organizations. Extrapolating from the underlying principles of existing law, Hopkins addresses the legal ramifications of Internet business activities, charitable-giving administration, fundraising programs, lobbying, political campaign activities, and more. The Nonprofits' Guide to Internet Communications Law proves an unparalleled resource for this emerging field.

Download or read book The Bruce R Hopkins Nonprofit Law Library written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need a quick answer to a nonprofit legal conundrum? It’s literally at your fingertips with The Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Library. Supplying you with find-it-on-the-run answers to your nonprofit law questions, this Library prepares you to meet and manage your nonprofit’s legal obligations with its step-by-step guidance. Packed with authoritative answers to the most essential questions on how to start a nonprofit organization; nonprofit law basics; maintenance of tax exemption; public charity rules; unrelated business rules; boards of directors and compensation; conflicts of interest; self-dealing; liability, and much more, this e-Library offers hands-on information mined from the following bestselling books and updated and expanded by the leading authority on nonprofit law, Bruce R. Hopkins: • Nonprofit Law for Religious Organizations: Essential Questions & Answers / Bruce R. Hopkins and David Middlebrook • 650 Essential Nonprofit Law Questions Answered / Bruce R. Hopkins • The Legal Answer Book for Private Foundations / Bruce R. Hopkins and Jody Blazek • Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization, Sixth Edition / Bruce R. Hopkins • Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities / Bruce R. Hopkins, Virginia C. Gross, and Thomas J. Schenkelberg From acquiring and maintaining tax-exempt status to fundraising regulation, The Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Library gives you the legal guidance and practical insights you need—now.

Download or read book Planning Guide for the Law of Tax Exempt Organizations written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-10-18 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable reference tool, offering professionals hands-onlegal and tax planning tips An essential guide for professionals representing and advising tax-exempt organizations, Planning Guide for the Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations offers a wide variety of practical planning tips, guidance, and helpful information for better meeting clients' needs. This essential companion to the bestselling The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations, Ninth Edition is a valuable, go-to resource for lawyers and accountants, directors and officers of nonprofit organizations, as well as managers and consultants for tax-exempt organizations. Written by the leading legal authority in the nonprofit sector, Planning Guide for the Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations features a digest of recent legislation, court opinions, and IRS public and private rulings, as well as checklists of forms and an inventory of penalties. Additionally, it features commentaries designed to provide guidance and perspective to tax-exempt professionals and organizations as to how to cope with the developments in the law affecting their practices and the operation of their programs.

Download or read book Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on guide to the most pertinent and critical legal issues facing those who lead and manage tax-exempt colleges and universities Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities is a practical, accessible guide to nonprofit law as it is specifically applicable to exempt colleges and universities, and their related entities, such as fundraising foundations, endowment funds, supporting organizations, for-profit subsidiaries, and limited liability companies. Topics discussed will include governance, endowment funds management, the annual reporting requirements, and the unrelated business rules Written by the country's leading authorities on tax-exempt organizations Features essential, practical legal information in easy-to-understand English Presented in question-and-answer format, divided according to major topic areas that are of interest to those who lead and manage tax-exempt colleges and universities Designed for the management and leadership of colleges and universities, as well as others working in the higher education field, such as lawyers, accountants, and fundraising/development personnel, Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities allows readers to easily search for and find answers to questions, putting all the information they need right at their fingertips.

Download or read book The Law of Tax Exempt Healthcare Organizations 2019 Supplement website written by Thomas K. Hyatt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-03-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get up to date on 2019 healthcare law and newly relevant issues The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations 2019 Supplement provides complete and comprehensive practitioner updates and analysis in a single volume. Tackling complex legal issues with plain-English explanations and the appropriate citations, this guide is a must-have resource for organizations and their advisors. The companion website provides extensive appendices for further reference, as well as helpful downloadable tables that facilitate a more efficient approach to practice. Healthcare law is a complex field, and keeping up with the frequent changes to federal law is itself a full time job. This book eliminates the need for extended research time by collecting all of the newest and relevant guidelines into one place. Get up to date on the latest IRS forms, guidance, and procedures Interpret complex legal issues correctly and appropriately Reference relevant federal guidelines quickly and easily Access extensive appendices and tables to streamline application As the field evolves and new issues arise, practitioners need a working knowledge of the legal implications behind organizational activities, structure, practices, and more. This most recent annual supplement to The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations is a must-have resource for anyone in the field.

Download or read book The Law of Tax Exempt Healthcare Organizations 2018 Supplement written by Thomas K. Hyatt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get up to date on 2018 healthcare law and newly relevant issues The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations 2018 Supplement provides complete and comprehensive practitioner updates and analysis in a single volume. Tackling complex legal issues with plain-English explanations and the appropriate citations, this guide is a must-have resource for organizations and their advisors. The companion website provides extensive appendices for further reference, as well as helpful downloadable tables that facilitate a more efficient approach to practice. Healthcare law is a complex field, and keeping up with the frequent changes to federal law is itself a full time job. This book eliminates the need for extended research time by collecting all of the newest and relevant guidelines into one place. Get up to date on the latest IRS forms, guidance, and procedures Interpret complex legal issues correctly and appropriately Reference relevant federal guidelines quickly and easily Access extensive appendices and tables to streamline application As the field evolves and new issues arise, practitioners need a working knowledge of the legal implications behind organizational activities, structure, practices, and more. This most recent annual supplement to The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations is a must-have resource for anyone in the field.

Download or read book The Law of Tax Exempt Healthcare Organizations 2017 Cumulative Supplement written by Thomas K. Hyatt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-03-20 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2017's must-have reference for nonprofit healthcare organizations The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations is a one-stop reference for organizations and their advisors, providing accessible explanations of the complex legal framework surrounding tax-exempt status, healthcare organizations, and other pertinent regulations. This new supplement has been updated to reflect the latest changes to federal law, IRS forms, requirements, and related tax procedures, with extensive citations to facilitate further research if needed. Coverage includes healthcare reform, the Affordable Care Act, activities of tax-exempt organizations, political campaign activity, charitable reforms, intermediate sanctions, and more, including the fiduciary duty of directors on the governing body of nonprofit organizations. Organized for easy navigation and quick reference, this book is also valuable as a learning resource for nonprofit professionals seeking to make more informed decisions for their organizations. The laws and regulations surrounding both health care and the nonprofit world are continuously evolving; when the two fields merge in a single organization, they create a legal area that is continuously in flux. This book provides up-to-the-minute guidance on all relevant aspects of federal law to ensure the clear understanding that streamlines compliance. Get up to date on the latest changes to federal law Delve into the complex rules regarding tax-exempt status Ensure compliance with practical guidance and tools Examine the impact of the Affordable Care Act, charitable reforms, new restrictions, and more By compiling all legal and tax-related information specific to tax-exempt health care organizations into a single volume, this book dramatically reduces research time and eliminates the need to wade through legal libraries to locate specific information—it's all here. The Law of Tax-Exempt Healthcare Organizations is the must-have reference with the latest information and down-to-earth explanations.

Download or read book The Law of Tax Exempt Organizations written by Bruce R. Hopkins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonprofit organizations are subject to a complex set of regulations and laws. Written in plain English, this book keeps tax-exempt organizations up-to-date on all current regulations pertaining to tax-exempt organizations. It ensures professionals are well-prepared to make decisions about their organizations' actions and future and is a definitive one-volume source of information on federal laws by the leading legal authority in the nonprofit sector. This guide is supplemented annually to keep the lawyers and managers of nonprofit organizations on top of the latest nonprofit legal and tax developments.