by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 18, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
Protect A Nonprofit – Nonprofit Success Planning You have spent years building your nonprofit into the success it is today. However, if you want to make sure it continues to serve your community long into the future, it is essential that you have a plan for what...
by Nikki Semanchik | Nov 1, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
How to Protect Your Nonprofit from Fraud and Embezzlement Tens of thousands of nonprofit organizations across the United States fall victim to fraud and embezzlement every year. According to a study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the median...
by Nikki Semanchik | Sep 9, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
Navigating Election Season and Following 501(c)(3) Election Rules In the run-up to Election Day, it is almost impossible to avoid seeing yard signs, billboards, and television commercials endorsing an assortment of candidates running for local, state, and federal...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jul 7, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
Expediting Disaster Relief Nonprofit Setup to Respond to a Crisis When tragedy strikes, it is human nature to want to help out in any way possible. Quite often, the best way to provide support to those in need is through dedicated disaster relief nonprofits. However,...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jun 5, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
A Primer on the Rules and Regulations of Tax Exemption for Fraternities and Sororities From San Diego State to the University of California, fraternities and sororities have held a special place in the hearts and minds of college students for more than a century....
by Nikki Semanchik | May 15, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
Obtaining tax-exempt status for a nonprofit organization can take months of hard work and dedication. So, once the IRS grants you this designation, it is essential that you do everything in your power to keep hold of it. The following tips explain how to avoid losing...
by Nikki Semanchik | Apr 6, 2020 | Business Law, Nonprofit Law
COVID-19 Stimulus Package: Financial Relief for Nonprofits and Small Businesses As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep across the globe, more and more businesses in California and throughout the United States have been forced to close their doors or limit their...
by Nikki Semanchik | Mar 31, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
All nonprofit organizations in San Diego and throughout the state of California are required to hold a regular nonprofit board meeting. If you have never held such a gathering before, following these easy steps should ensure that your first one goes off without a...
by Nikki Semanchik | Mar 24, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
If you have been running a California nonprofit for at least a few years, you are probably quite familiar with the long list of documents that you are expected to file on a regular basis to stay compliant with state law. However, as you may know, the California...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jan 24, 2020 | Nonprofit Law
As your San Diego nonprofit continues to grow, you will eventually need to recruit some volunteers to help you with your day-to-day operations. Before you bring them on board, however, you should take some of the following steps to prepare your organization for their...
