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Tax Talk: Deductibility of College Sports Ticket Rights

Happy National Tailgating Day! As we fire up the grill and hang up the pendants in prep for some college football, I figured today was the perfect day to explain where college sports ticket rights fall under the tax code. Why? Because the Tax…
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Legal Phrase of the Day: “Heirs at Law”

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Before I explain the concept of “heirs at law,” you might be thinking, why even bring this up? Of what relevance is this “Ye Olde Sounding Phraise” in today’s modern world? It’s important for me to share the concept of “heirs…
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Smart Marketing: Nonprofit Newsletters, Seminars & Website

All nonprofits can benefit from smart and targeted outreach to donors and potential donors. This is especially true when donors are increasingly demanding more options when giving. Long gone are the days when nonprofits can simply ask donors…
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Nonprofit Document Drafting: 2 Common Problems to Avoid

Forming a new nonprofit can involve a lot of organization and decision making. There are some essentials you need to put in place, including two important documents—articles of incorporation and bylaws. I would be remiss if I didn't delve…
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Avoiding Merger Missteps

You’re not imaging things if it seems like nonprofit charitable organizations are popping up like sweet corn in the summer. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, more than 1.5 million nonprofits were registered with the…
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8 Clauses That Should be in Every Executive's Employee Agreement

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One time I gave a presentation to a group of professionals on "Essential Eight: Clauses That Should be in Every Executive's Contract." From my experience in nonprofit formation and compliance, it's clear that great employment relationships start…