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UPCOMING SEMINAR: Monday, January 25, 2016 in Iowa City

Estate Planning and Charitable Giving: The Basics A seminar presented by Gordon Fischer Law Firm, P.C. When: Monday, January 25, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Iowa City Senior Center, 28 S. Linn Street, Iowa City, Room 208 –Free and open to the public–  Gordon Fischer will lead the group in three discussions: Why you need […]

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Happy Birthday, #Pocahontas!

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March 21, 2024 Happy Birthday, Pocahontas! Legend tells us that on this date (March 21), Pocahontas was born. The exact year is unknown but is estimated to be around 1595 or 1596. She is believed to have been born in the vicinity of the present-day Gloucester County Courthouse in Virginia. Pocahontas: Living Symbol of Love […]

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Articles of Incorporation: Like a Nonprofit’s “Constitution”

To get the ball rolling in forming a tax-exempt charitable organization there are just two main documents to put in place. Seriously, just two–articles of incorporation and bylaws. Let’s start with exploring the components of what should be in your nonprofit’s articles of incorporation. (We’ll dig into bylaws in another post!) Articles of Incorporation Think […]

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Make a Nonprofit Merger Happen

At times nonprofits that share highly similar missions, goals, and the like can be consolidated to maximize impact. So, in Iowa, what’s the process of a legal merger between two nonprofits? Definition of Terms: What’s a Merger Like many legal terms, the word “merger” is capable of multiple definitions. A merger can mean an asset […]

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Sexual Harassment Allegations: What Nonprofits Need to Do

A nonprofit is obligated, just like any other employer, to conduct an investigation when nonprofit management knows or has reason to know, that an employee is being subjected to discrimination, harassment, or other unlawful conduct in the workplace. That is true even if the complainant never submits a formal written complaint and no witnesses provide […]