About the Course

This course will help you get ready to advise nonprofit organizations based in Washington State. The course covers state laws governing nonprofit corporations and an introduction to federal 501(c)(3) law. Attorneys are eligible for 1.5 CLE (Law & Legal) credits for completing this course. Enroll now to gain valuable legal expertise that you can then use to help empower local nonprofits and community-based organizations!

Creating a New Nonprofit

Learn all about the Nonprofit Corporation business entity type under Washington State law.

Obtaining 501(c)(3) Status

Explore the core principles of 501(c)(3) status and how to best position your clients to obtain 501(c)(3) tax exemption.

In-Depth Forms and Samples

Read our in-depth sample Form 1023, template Bylaws, and more.

About the Presenter

Judy Andrews is Of Counsel at Apex Law Group and a former adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law. She has over 25 years of experience advising nonprofit corporations on issues related to corporate governance, 501(c)(3) compliance, mergers, and more.

About Communities Rise

Communities Rise is a legal aid organization that provides free legal advice to nonprofits and small businesses in Washington State. As a qualified legal service provider (QLSP), attorneys frequently volunteer with us to use their business law expertise to help small nonprofits, grassroot organizations, and other community-based organizations. Unlike other legal aid organizations, our work helps communities build lasting economic power. The Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Law is a course designed to help our volunteer attorneys expand their expertise so that they may be able to confidently advise nonprofits that are seeking to make a difference in their communities.

Modules

2 Chapters · 19 Lessons

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    Part 1 - State Requirements to Establish a Nonprofit Corporation

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      Introduction

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      Module 1 - Creating a New Organization

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      Module 2 - What is a Nonprofit?

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      Module 3 - Articles of Incorporation

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      Module 4 - Articles of Incorporation (continued)

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      Module 5 - Bylaws

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      Module 6 - Filing Your Articles of Incorporation

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      Module 7 - Organizational Meeting

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    Part 2 - Federal Requirements to Obtain Tax Exempt Status

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      Introduction

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      Module 1 - Overview of 501(c)(3) Status

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      Module 2 - Core 501(c)(3) Principles

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      Module 3 - Core Principle: No Private Benefit and No Private Inurement

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      Module 4- Core Principle: Limitation on Lobbying

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      Module 5 - Core Principle: Restrictions on Political Campaign Activities

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      Module 6 - Core Principle: Annual Reporting Requirements

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      Download Samples & Resources

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      Module 7 - Completing Key Sections of IRS Form 1023

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      Module 8 - Completing Key Sections of IRS Form 1023 (continued)

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      Module 9 - Conclusion

Learn the Fundamentals of Nonprofit Law

Attorneys who complete this course are eligible for 1.5 CLE (Law & Legal) credits.

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