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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might. Board members are personally responsible for the organization’s compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This includes the laws relating to financial reporting and fundraising. Is that even possible?

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Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know

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Federal and state laws require a nonprofit’s board members to assume responsibility for the organization’s well-being–meaning it can be held responsible if something goes wrong financially or operationally. By contrast, a governing board is bound by law to oversee management of the organization.

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Young Coders Are Using AI for Everything, Giving "Blank Stares" When Asked How Programs Actually Work

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Now, it seems like some of the programmers themselves could use the same advice. For years, the conventional wisdom for wide-eyed youngsters about to enter the job market was "learn to code." Every junior dev I talk to has Copilot or Claude or GPT running 24/7. But right now, "we're trading deep understanding for quick fixes," he says.

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Dear Sophie: Any advice on visa issues for new hires?

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Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Do you have any advice? Sophie Alcorn. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor. Doubling Down in Daly City.

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Online Fundraising: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Do to Be Compliant

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In 2001, the National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO) released a set of recommendations called the Charleston Principles to supplement fundraising laws that had not kept pace with technology. The other option is to outsource registration to a compliance solutions provider such as Harbor Compliance , or a law firm.

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The Unsung Hero in Fundraising Campaigns Isn’t Raffles—It’s Sweepstakes!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

But , raffle laws vary from state to state—in many states (13, the last time we checked), online raffles are flat-out illegal. Furthermore, raffles of any kind are 100% against the law in Alabama, Hawaii, and Utah. Thus, lots of nonprofits can’t even host a raffle, or if they can, there are restrictions that make doing so a hassle. .

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Privacy Laws Are Changing: Make Sure Your Nonprofit Is Ready

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Your legal counsel can help you understand how the changing laws apply to your organization’s data collection, usage, and storage. NOTE: The following information does not constitute legal advice and is not a comprehensive review of data privacy laws. Please consult your legal team to address your specific situation.

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