Understanding Law: What Faith/Non-Profit Leaders Need to Know

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First Unitarian Church of Oakland
685 - 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612

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Join us June 23, 2016 for our next workshop

Ask the Experts!

What Faith and Non-profit Leaders Need to Know Now 

Few subjects are as important to the survival of faiths and other nonprofits as understanding the laws that apply to your organization. Seasoned AttorneysWilliam Taylor, Esq., The Business Lawyers and Asha Wilkerson, Esq.,The Wilkerson Law Office, cover a wide range of legal topics necessary to the  daily function and survival of the organization over time. This session designed for faith-based and other nonprofit organization leaders will touch on a wide range of key legal topics such as:

 

  • What would you say are the top 5 best legal moves (in your area of expertise)r?
  • What are the top 5 legal mistakes nonprofits make (in your area of expertise)?
  • What are the legal differences between an employee and independent contractor?
  • Are there legal requirements for how to work with volunteers?  Contractors?
  • Employment and other laws that apply to faiths/nonprofit volunteers
  • What is a legal audit? What does it entail? How do I get one? Cost? 
  • Need for clear and effective bylaws – how your bylaws dictate your activities
  • When are MOU’s, contracts and other written agreements needed.
  • How key policies/procedures can provide legal protections for your organization
  • Do faiths organizations need a 501 (c ) (3) nonprofit status
  • When and how to enter fiscal sponsorship agreements
  • Required legal reporting calendar

Check in begins: 8:30 am   Workshop begins: 9:00 am - Noon

Location:
First Unitarian Church of Oakland
685 14th Street
Oakland Ca  94612

As courtesy, If you are unable to attend, please notify us so we can offer your seat to someone else.  Thank you.

Phone Number

510-839-2440

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