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Legal, Compliance & Transparency
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Effective Nonprofits are created and maintained for the benefit of the public, and pursue that which is fair, equitable and just. An effective nonprofit not only meets the requirements of the law, but also follows ethical practices and is formed and maintained for the public benefit above all.
Professional Development and Learning:
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Topics On This Page
1) ORS Chapter 65; 2) Starting A Nonprofit; 3) Types of Nonprofits;
4) State & Federal Resources; 5) Nonprofit Legal Services; 6) Nonprofit Insurance;
7) Bylaws, 8) Conflict of Interest; 9) Ethics & Accountability; 10) Other Compliance;
11) Fiscal Sponsorship; 12) Mergers & Strategic Alliances
1) ORS Chapter 65
- ORS Chapter 65 Changes - What Oregon Public Benefit Nonprofits Need to Know - NAO & Partners (pdf)
- NAO Handout - Changes to the Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Act - Center for Nonprofit Law (pdf)
2) Starting a Nonprofit
- NAO Nonprofit Start-up Packet: How to Start a Nonprofit in Oregon - NAO
- The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook - Cindy Cumfer & Kay Sohl
- How do I Start a Nonprofit - Am I Ready? - GrantSpace
- Nonprofit Startup Guide - Harbor Compliance
- Choosing a Business Structure - Oregon.Gov
- FAQ About Nonprofit Legal and Compliance Issues - BoardSource
- Financial Projections for Startups: A How To Guide - CFO Selections
- Who Really Owns A Nonprofit - Foundation Group
3) Types of Nonprofits
- Types of 501(c) Organizations - Harbor Compliance
- Difference Between Nonprofit and Mutual Benefit Corporation - Legal Zoom
- Difference Between Nonprofit and For Profit - UpCounsel
- Difference Between Public Charity & Private Foundation - Cullinane Law Group
4) State & Federal Resources
- Nonprofit Registration & Services - Oregon Secretary of State
- DOJ Charitable Activities Section - Oregon Department of Justice
- DOJ Starting a Charity in Oregon - Oregon Department of Justice
- DOJ Statutes & Rules Governing Oregon Nonprofits - Oregon Department of Justice
- IRS Charities & Nonprofits Section - Internal Revenue Service
- IRS Compliance Guide for 501c3 Public Charities - Internal Revenue Service
- NTEE Core Codes Overview - National Center for Charitable Statistics
- Tax Resources for Charities & Nonprofits - BestAccountingSoftware
5) Nonprofit Legal Services
- Nonprofit Attorney/Legal Services - NAO Business Affiliate Directory
- Small Business Legal Clinic - Lewis & Clark Law School
6) Nonprofit Insurance
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- Nonprofit Insurance Providers - NAO Business Affiliate Directory
- FAQ Risk Management & Regulation - NAO
- A Board Member's Guide to Nonprofit Insurance - Blue Avocado
- Liability and the Board - Nonprofit Risk Management Center
- Directors and Officers Liability Insurance: Why It's Worth the Cost - Nonprofit Quarterly
- Directors and Officers Liability Insurance - The American Bar Association
- Nonprofits and Liability Insurance - BoardEffect (Guide)
- What Types of Insurance Should a Nonprofit Buy - Nolo
7) Bylaws
- Nonprofit Bylaws Template - Harbor Compliance
- Nonprofit Bylaws and Samples - GrantSpace
- Nonprofit Bylaws Made Easy: Tips and Best Practices - DonorBox
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Nonprofit Bylaws - Neo Law Group
8) Conflict of Interest
- Avoiding Conflict of Interest on a Nonprofit Board of Directors - Foundation Group
- Charity Conflicts of Interest: A Guide - Nonprofit Quarterly
- Conflicts of Interest - National Council of Nonprofits
- Conflict of Interest Policies: Disclosure, Monitoring & Enforcement - DC Bar Probono Center
- Conflict of Interest Policies: Not Just More Nonprofit Documents - Nonprofit Quarterly
- IRS Form 1023: Purpose of Conflict of Interest Policy - IRS
- Nonprofit Conflict of Interest: A 3-Dimensional View - Blue Avocado
- Sample Conflict of Interest Policy - BoardEffect
- Sample Conflict of Interest Policy and Statement - Montana Nonprofits
- What is a nonprofit conflict of interest? How can a policy help? - Cullinane Law Group
9) Ethics and Accountability
- NAO Whistleblower Tip Sheet - NAO & Miller Nash Graham & Dunn
- Whistleblower Protections for Nonprofits - National Council of Nonprofits
- Ethics and Accountability for Nonprofits - National Council of Nonprofits
- Preventing/Investigating Fraud, Embezzlement & Charitable Asset Diversion - Venable LLP
- Public Disclosure Requirements for Nonprofits - National Council of Nonprofits
- Public Disclosure Requirements for Tax-Exempt Organizations - Alliance for Justice
10) Other Compliance
- Document Retention Policies for Nonprofits - National Council of Nonprofits
- HIPAA Compliance Blog: Compliance Questions Answered - Gazelle Consulting
11) Fiscal Sponsorship
- NAO Quick Guide to Fiscal Sponsorship in Oregon - NAO
- Fiscal Sponsorship Website - Greg Colvin
- 10 Questions Potential Projects Should Ask a Fiscal Sponsor - National Network of Fiscal Sponsors
- Guidelines for Comprehensive Fiscal Sponsorship - National Network of Fiscal Sponsors
- Fiscal Sponsorship: A Balanced Overview - Nonprofit Quarterly
12) Mergers & Strategic Alliances
- 5 Tips for Nonprofit Collaborations - National Council of Nonprofits
- A Board Member's Guide To Mergers - Compass Point
- Mergers As A Strategy For Success: Metropolitan Chicago Nonprofit Merger Research Project
- Mergers, Collaborations, and Strategic Alliances - National Council of Nonprofits
- Strategic Alliance and Restructuring Resource Library - The Power Of Possibility
- Success Factors In Nonprofit Mergers - Propel Nonprofits
- The Nonprofit Mergers Workbook - David La Piana
Public Interest Management Group
- Anatomy Of A Successful Merger
- Emerging Nonprofit Partnership Models
- Three Questions To Consider About Nonprofit Merger
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