{"product_id":"nonprofit-law-and-governance-for-dummies-isbn-9780470087893","title":"Nonprofit Law and Governance For Dummies","description":"As the number and size of nonprofit organizations continues to grow, NFPs are coming under ever-increasing government scrutiny. Soon Congress will require that nonprofits comply with rigorous accounting and governance standards very similar to those set forth for for-profits in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.  \u003cp\u003eIf you work for a nonprofit and are concerned about meeting impending changes to tax and finance standards governing NFPs this book is for you. In simple, straight-forward language, this guide demystifies the often perplexing world of nonprofit governance in the age of Sarbanes-Oxley. Author, Jill Gilbert Welytok, an attorney who heads the Sarbanes-Oxley division of a major Midwest law firm, walks you step-by-step through the process of evaluating your governance structures. She arms you with tips and strategies for adopting uniform standards under current governance and tax laws, while preparing you for any upcoming changes. She shows you how to protect your tax status and reassure donors and volunteers while staying true to your organization’s mission. And she fills you in on what you need to know to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eComply with state laws and regulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet and keep tax–exempt status\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvoid lawsuits and other legal landmines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandle the media\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnticipate future trends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake sense of the Sarbanes–Oxley act\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding sample nonprofit bylaws and a complete audit committee report, \u003ci\u003eNonprofit Law \u0026amp; Governance for Dummies, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable survival tool for 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century nonprofits.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Nonprofits in the 21st Century 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Defining and Scrutinizing the Nonprofit Sector 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Regulating Nonprofits: Who’s in Charge? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The State of the Nation’s Nonprofits 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Nuts and Bolts of Nonprofits 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Starting Up and Staying True to the Mission 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting Tax-Exempt Status 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Paying Nonprofit Directors, Officers, Staff, and Volunteers 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Structuring a Nonprofit to Meet Its Mission 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Filing the Dreaded Form 990 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: The Responsibilities of the Board 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Creating the Right Committee Structure 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: All About Audit Committees 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Some Special Types of Nonprofits 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Forming a Solid Foundation 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Capitalizing on Cooperatives 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Legal Landmines 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Existing in a World of Sarbanes-Oxley 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Some Sticky Accounting Issues That All Nonprofits Face 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Communicating Comfortably with the IRS 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: More Than Ten Web Sites Every Nonprofit Should Visit 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Questions to Ask Before Agreeing to Join a Nonprofit Board 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Lose Tax-Exempt Status 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tips for Dealing with the Media 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: Appendixes 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Sample Nonprofit Bylaws 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Sample Audit Committee Report 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: State Regulatory Authorities for Nonprofits 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Selections from the Revised Model Nonprofit Corporation Act (1987) 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 325\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJill Gilbert Welytok, JD, CPA, LLM,\u003c\/b\u003e practices in the areas of corporate law, nonprofit law, and intellectual property. She is the founder of Absolute Technology Law Group, LLC (www.abtechlaw.com). She went to law school at DePaul University in Chicago, where she was on the Law Review, and picked up a Masters Degree in Computer Science from Marquette University in Wisconsin where she now lives. Ms. Welytok also has an LLM in Taxation from DePaul. She was formerly a tax consultant with the predecessor firm to Ernst \u0026amp; Young. She frequently speaks on nonprofit, corporate governance–taxation issues and will probably come to speak to your company or organization if you invite her. You may e-mail her with questions you have about Sarbanes-Oxley or anything else in this book at jwelytok@abtechlaw.com. You can find updates to this book and ongoing information about SOX developments at the author’s website located at www.abtechlaw.com.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel S. Welytok, JD, LLM,\u003c\/b\u003e is a partner in the business practice group of Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C., where he concentrates in the areas of taxation and business law. Dan advises clients on strategic planning, federal and state tax issues, transactional matters, and employee benefits. He represents clients before the IRS and state taxing authorities concerning audits, tax controversies, and offers in compromise. He has served in various leadership roles in the American Bar Association and as Great Lakes Area liaison with the IRS. He can be reached at dsw@whdlaw.com.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIncludes sample nonprofit bylaws and audit committee report\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvaluate your governance structures and take the necessary steps to improve them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork for a nonprofit? Worried about meeting impending tax and finance standards? Have no fear — this friendly guide demystifies the process, giving you tips and strategies for adopting uniform standards under current governance and tax laws. 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