Cerini Nonprofit Connection: Legal Issues Nonprofits Need to Know

Speaker Ken Cerini and Guest Speake Melissa Greenberger of Pro Bono Partnership discussed important legal issues for the nonprofit sector including:

• Review your by-laws and certificate of incorporation at least annually

• Make sure you are in compliance with the new Nonprofit Revitalization Act

• Make sure you are in compliance with State regulations in states that you are soliciting contributions

• If you are doing commercial co-ventures, make sure that you have a contract

• If your fundraising includes “gaming” (e.g. bingo, raffles, etc.) visit the NYS Gaming Commission website

• Board members should review and re-sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually …and more!