Nonprofit Law Dictionary

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1996-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0471149020

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Nonprofit Law Dictionary by Bruce R. Hopkins Pdf

Written by a leading expert on the law of nonprofit organizations, this authoritative dictionary offers clear and concise definitions of all the important terms As a nonprofit manager, fund-raiser, or professional adviser, you encounter numerous legal, tax, and technical terms in your daily activities. Now, at last, there's one easy-to-use reference that explains these terms in plain English. The Nonprofit Law Dictionary is the first comprehensive A-to-Z reference to clearly define the specialized terms of the nonprofit sector. The vocabulary of the nonprofit sector derives from a maze of federal and state legislation and regulations that pertain to the daily activities of nonprofits in such areas as tax exemption, fund-raising, accounting and financial reporting, charitable giving, lobbying, and general management. The Dictionary decodes this complex language to help you better manage your organization. Created by Bruce R. Hopkins, a noted lawyer, author, and lecturer in the field, this invaluable reference defines nearly 2,000 of the most important terms in the nonprofit lexicon. The Dictionary serves as an ideal companion to other titles in Wiley's Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management Series, to which it is fully cross-referenced. As a quick but thorough reference guide, the Dictionary will help you work more efficiently and effectively with your lawyers and accountants . . . assume greater control of every aspect of your operation . . . and steer clear of the legal and accounting traps set for the unwary and unprepared. With the Nonprofit Law Dictionary, all your hard work will translate into success.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781118996089

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Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary by Bruce R. Hopkins Pdf

A focused, invaluable guide to nonprofit legal terminology and definitions The Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary is a thorough professional reference for the terminology and definitions surrounding the law of tax-exempt organizations. Author Bruce R. Hopkins, the country's leading expert in nonprofit law, draws upon 45 years of practice to deliver a true dictionary reference for attorneys specializing in nonprofit law and tax law. The book's terminology and definitions are derived from constantly changing statutes, government agency regulations and rulings, court opinions, and government forms and instructions, with citations provided where appropriate. Modeled after a conventional dictionary, this book offers quick navigation to the information of interest, and points you toward the other Hopkins guides that provide more in-depth information should you require it. The devil is in the details, and nowhere is that statement truer than in the legal profession. Incorrect interpretation of a single phrase can cause consequences for both client and attorney, and verbiage may be intentionally vague with unexpectedly broad or narrow definitions. This guide gives you the most commonly accepted interpretations of terminology related specifically to nonprofit law, so you can feel confident in the quality of service you provide to your clients. Stay up to date on the latest in nonprofit law Confirm the accepted definitions of legal terms and phrases Learn where to turn for deeper guidance on specific topics Gain expert insight into obscure and complex definitions Stop spending time wading through textbooks and case law, only to wonder whether or not the information you eventually found applies to nonprofit law in the same way. Focused specifically on the law as it applies to the nonprofit sector, the Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary is an indispensable reference that gives you the information you need quickly and easily.

Author : Helmut K. Anheier
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2005-02-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781135355968

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A Dictionary of Civil Society, Philanthropy and the Third Sector by Helmut K. Anheier Pdf

This guide to civil society provides a quick and easy reference to the key people, concepts and organizations of the third sector. It contains approximately 300 up-to-date entries including all terms and concepts associated with civil society, as well as regional information. Key features of the dictionary include: * definitions of concepts and terms surrounding civil society * details on specific regions important in the history of civil society, such as India, the CIS and the USA * profiles of the key personalities and organizations involved in the third sector * includes information on how the sector operates (e.g. Fair Trade, grassroots organizations and exit strategies) * provides information that would otherwise require many volumes to locate. Key terms include: Citizenship, Social Captial, Rule of Law, Nonprofit Management, Corporate Responsibilities and Social Origins Theory.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781480950429

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Beware the Commerciality Doctrine and Other Nonprofit Law Poetry by Bruce R. Hopkins Pdf

Beware the Commerciality Doctrine and Other Nonprofit Law Poetry By: Bruce R. Hopkins Welcome to the world of nonprofit law, summarized here in a form loosely poetical. Beware the Commerciality Doctrine and Other Nonprofit Law Poetry sheds new light on the world of nonprofit law. Some of these offerings read more like inside jokes – how rude! – than one’s customary poem. Delightfully unique, entertaining, and enlightening, these poems and prose may not fully explain the ins-and-outs of law, but they certainly offer a closer look at the sentiment and realities of nonprofit law.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1373 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
ISBN : 1119176271

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The Law of Tax-exempt Organizations by Bruce R. Hopkins Pdf

"The authoritative reference for nonprofit law, by leading expert Bruce R. Hopkins The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations 11th edition details the complex set of statutes, regulations that govern this diverse category of organizations, IRS rulings, and court opinions. This new edition includes the most up-to-date coverage of subjects such as: nonprofit governance, and new rules for donor advised funds and supporting organizations, updates on unrelated business activities. Discussion of subjects such as the private inurement doctrine and private benefit doctrine have been expanded in light of recent IRS ruling activity. Written in plain English and supplemented annually, this book helps the lawyers and managers of tax-exempt organizations stay up to date on relevant law developments so they can make more informed decisions about their organization's actions and future direction. This eleventh edition is an important revision, with significant updates and vital information you need to know. Get up to date on the latest regulations and court opinions See how recent IRS rulings impact many aspects of tax-exempt organizations law Learn how the health care shift has generated new guidelines Read new law concerning legislative and political activities, intermediate sanctions, and more Written by one of the country's leading authorities on the law surrounding tax-exempt organizations, this comprehensive and authoritative reference allows you to learn the particulars of the subject matter or get a quick refresher regarding specific rules of interest. For newcomers and experienced practitioners alike, The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations 11th edition provides a single-volume resource for the latest, most up-to-date information aspects of the law"--

Author : David Horton Smith,Robert A. Stebbins,Michael A. Dover
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780253112224

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A Dictionary of Nonprofit Terms and Concepts by David Horton Smith,Robert A. Stebbins,Michael A. Dover Pdf

This reference work defines more than 1,200 terms and concepts that have been found useful in past research and theory on the nonprofit sector. The entries reflect the importance of associations, citizen participation, philanthropy, voluntary action, nonprofit management, volunteer administration, leisure, and political activities of nonprofits. They also reflect a concern for the wider range of useful general concepts in theory and research that bear on the nonprofit sector and its manifestations in the United States and elsewhere. This dictionary supplies some of the necessary foundational work on the road toward a general theory of the nonprofit sector.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1994-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:49015002894674

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Nonprofit Law Dictionary by Bruce R. Hopkins Pdf

The first A-to-Z reference to the hundreds of technical terms and phrases every nonprofit manager must know Now in Paper! Nonprofit organizations have been subjected to an immense amount of state and federal regulation over the past two decades. As a consequence anyone involved in the nonprofit sector must now be conversant with a vast and growing body of abstruse legal terms and concepts. Written by one of the nation's leading experts in nonprofit law, this is the first complete, authoritative guide to mastering that complicated language. Designed to help managers and fund-raising professionals successfully navigate the mine field of federal and state rules and regulations, it offers clear, concise definitions of nearly 2,000 important, often misunderstood law and tax terms—from deceptively simple words like charitable and expenses to complicated technical terms such as fragmentation rule and unrelated business income. A comprehensive guide to the terms and phrases nonprofit managers must master to effectively manage their organizations Covers all crucial areas, including tax exemption, tax planning and compliance, fund-raising, unrelated business and commercial operations, lobbying and other types of nonprofit advocacy, and more Designed for quick reference and fully cross referenced to other titles in the Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance, and Management Series BRUCE R. HOPKINS (Washington, DC) is recognized as one of the nation's leading authorities on tax-exempt organizations. He has served as chairman of the Taxation Section of the American Bar Association's Committee on Exempt Organizations. He is the author of The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations, 6th Edition and eight other publications in Wiley's Nonprofit Series.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780471727149

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Nonprofit Law Made Easy by Bruce R. Hopkins Pdf

The ins and outs of law in the nonprofit sector--made easy! Written by renowned author Bruce R. Hopkins, Nonprofit Law MadeEasy is a must-read guide for executives, board members, officers,accountants, fundraisers, and others who handle legal issues thataffect the way nonprofit organizations are formed andoperated. Nonprofit Law Made Easy presents in-depth discussions on such hottopics as acquiring and maintaining tax-exempt status, reportingrequirements, charitable giving, disclosure requirements, unrelatedbusiness activities, fundraising, corporate governance principles,and board member liability. It also includes crucial information onavoiding nonprofit law traps and navigating governance andliability issues. Packed with practical tips and hard-to-find, authoritative advice,Nonprofit Law Made Easy demystifies complex legal issues withplain-language explanations of laws and regulations for non-legalprofessionals.

Author : Heather Hope Kuruvilla
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781538142981

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A Legal Dictionary for Museum Professionals by Heather Hope Kuruvilla Pdf

Presented in an easily digestible format, this go-to desktop reference guide provides explanations and clarifications on a variety of legal issues and concerns facing today’s museum professional in over 200 plain-language dictionary entries. Alphabetized and extensively cross-referenced, this text will provide a quick go-to when a general introduction to or refresher of a concept is needed on the go, including: Intellectual property issues, including copyright, trademarks, and fair use Corporate issues, including nonprofit status and tax-exemption Governance issues, including boards of trustees and fiduciary duties The second edition adds over 40 new dictionary entries that address emerging issues in the field such as the 2019 FASB update and direct care of collections, plus new topics such as marital property and business structures. The text is divided into three main sections: In the first, over forty common acronyms and symbols are explained, and over twenty statutes impacted museum work are listed, with common names or acronyms plus citations provided. In the second, over 200 terms are concisely defined and situated specifically in relation to the day-to-day work of the museum professional, each cross-referenced to related definitions. In the third, ten additional topics are developed in depth, allowing the subtleties and complications to be examined and explained in an accessible plain-language manner. Further, the supplemental, in-focus section includes new chapters on museum deaccessioning and disposal, business structures, and worker classification and independent contractors in addition to updated chapters on topics ranging from intellectual property to business formation, tax-exempt status, and worker classification. Written by a past museum director with legal training, this reference book is intended to be kept within arm’s reach at a desk and be the first stop for a professional whenever a question arises.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins,Virginia C. Gross
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470486191

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Nonprofit Governance by Bruce R. Hopkins,Virginia C. Gross Pdf

Nonprofit Governance Law, Practices & Trends Governance seems to be the subject that is perched atop every nonprofit lawyer's worry/wish list, despite the fact that there is not much law on the point, particularly at the federal level. This ascension in importance is largely due to the various organizations propounding best practices and principles for public charities and other forms of nonprofit organizations, the IRS's redesigned Form 990, the agency's aggressive push of certain good governance principles in the tax-exempt organizations' setting, and scandals brought to light by the Senate Finance Committee staff. Stemming from the authors' endless hours of meditating over the new Form 990 and sifting through the many (and often inconsistent) best practices principles, Nonprofit Governance fills the need for some cohesion in the realm of nonprofit governance by providing in-depth coverage and explanations of the laws, practices, and trends in this volatile area. An invaluable resource for nonprofit executives, officers, directors, nonprofit lawyers, accountants, members of boards of directors, and consultants, legal experts Bruce R. Hopkins and Virginia Gross's Nonprofit Governance brims with detailed documentation and references to regulations, rulings, cases, and tax literature (which includes current articles and tax law review notes). Here, readers will find a wealth of clarifying information on: Federal and state law fundamentals Board member responsibilities and liability Nonprofit governance principles Nonprofit governance issues Application of the private benefit doctrine Governance and the redesigned Form 990 Recommended polices and procedures Governance case studies Governance legal audit A law primer for nonprofit board members And much more The book includes an exhaustive index, Internal Revenue Code citations and numerous case studies, tips, forms, and checklists to round out the authoritative coverage. Nonprofit Governance is an indispensable guide to, and through, all of the governance policymaking that is unfolding, to improve the management of nonprofit organizations as well as to help organizations be in compliance with nonprofit governance law.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012*
Category : Incorporation
ISBN : 1443570079

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Not-for-profit Incorporator's Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118669983

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The Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Library by Bruce R. Hopkins Pdf

Need a quick answer to a nonprofit legal conundrum? It’s literally at your fingertips with The Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Library. Supplying you with find-it-on-the-run answers to your nonprofit law questions, this Library prepares you to meet and manage your nonprofit’s legal obligations with its step-by-step guidance. Packed with authoritative answers to the most essential questions on how to start a nonprofit organization; nonprofit law basics; maintenance of tax exemption; public charity rules; unrelated business rules; boards of directors and compensation; conflicts of interest; self-dealing; liability, and much more, this e-Library offers hands-on information mined from the following bestselling books and updated and expanded by the leading authority on nonprofit law, Bruce R. Hopkins: • Nonprofit Law for Religious Organizations: Essential Questions & Answers / Bruce R. Hopkins and David Middlebrook • 650 Essential Nonprofit Law Questions Answered / Bruce R. Hopkins • The Legal Answer Book for Private Foundations / Bruce R. Hopkins and Jody Blazek • Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization, Sixth Edition / Bruce R. Hopkins • Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities / Bruce R. Hopkins, Virginia C. Gross, and Thomas J. Schenkelberg From acquiring and maintaining tax-exempt status to fundraising regulation, The Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Library gives you the legal guidance and practical insights you need—now.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins,Virginia C. Gross,Thomas J. Schenkelberg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118088555

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Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities by Bruce R. Hopkins,Virginia C. Gross,Thomas J. Schenkelberg Pdf

A hands-on guide to the most pertinent and critical legal issues facing those who lead and manage tax-exempt colleges and universities Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities is a practical, accessible guide to nonprofit law as it is specifically applicable to exempt colleges and universities, and their related entities, such as fundraising foundations, endowment funds, supporting organizations, for-profit subsidiaries, and limited liability companies. Topics discussed will include governance, endowment funds management, the annual reporting requirements, and the unrelated business rules Written by the country's leading authorities on tax-exempt organizations Features essential, practical legal information in easy-to-understand English Presented in question-and-answer format, divided according to major topic areas that are of interest to those who lead and manage tax-exempt colleges and universities Designed for the management and leadership of colleges and universities, as well as others working in the higher education field, such as lawyers, accountants, and fundraising/development personnel, Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities allows readers to easily search for and find answers to questions, putting all the information they need right at their fingertips.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119215424

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Nonprofit Law Made Easy by Bruce R. Hopkins Pdf

The ins and outs of law in the nonprofit sector--made easy! Written by renowned author Bruce R. Hopkins, Nonprofit Law Made Easy is a must-read guide for executives, board members, officers, accountants, fundraisers, and others who handle legal issues that affect the way nonprofit organizations are formed and operated. Nonprofit Law Made Easy presents in-depth discussions on such hot topics as acquiring and maintaining tax-exempt status, reporting requirements, charitable giving, disclosure requirements, unrelated business activities, fundraising, corporate governance principles, and board member liability. It also includes crucial information on avoiding nonprofit law traps and navigating governance and liability issues. Packed with practical tips and hard-to-find, authoritative advice, Nonprofit Law Made Easy demystifies complex legal issues with plain-language explanations of laws and regulations for non-legal professionals.

Author : Bruce R. Hopkins,Thomas A. McLaughlin,Laurence Scot
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 835 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118478424

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Nonprofit Law & Finance Essentials e-book set by Bruce R. Hopkins,Thomas A. McLaughlin,Laurence Scot Pdf

The ultimate insider guide to managing your nonprofit effectively and protecting its mission—all in one affordable collection This e-book bundle demystifies nonprofit laws and financial responsibilities, providing you with the expert advice to financially manage your nonprofit effectively and understand its complex legal issues. Written by renowned nonprofit leaders Bruce Hopkins, Thomas McLaughlin, and Laurence Scot, the Nonprofit Law and Finance Essentials e-book collection equips you to meet and manage your nonprofit's legal and financial obligations with step-by-step guidance, practical tools, and concrete strategies. Fundraising Law Made Easy/Bruce R. Hopkins—features the ins and outs of fundraising law from nonprofit law authority Bruce Hopkins Streetsmart Financial Basics for Nonprofit Managers, Third Edition/Thomas A. McLaughlin—presents plain-English direction for reading, interpreting, and implementing financial data The Simplified Guide to Not-for-Profit Accounting, Formation & Reporting/Laurence Scot—offers a wealth of solid information for understanding nonprofit financial transactions, financial statements, and internal and external reports Learn how constitutional law, governance, and IRS audit practices pertain to charitable fundraising. Make management decisions that ensure your organization's long-term financial viability. Navigate unique nonprofit accounting rules. It's all at your fingertips with Wiley's Nonprofit Law & Finance Essentials e-book set, equipping you with the tools to manage money and mission.