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...
by Nikki Semanchik | Nov 26, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
In recent years, nonprofits in California and throughout the United States have begun paying closer attention to the identities of their donors. In many cases, they do this because they want to make sure that their organization is not accepting money from anyone whose...
by Nikki Semanchik | Sep 23, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
When the idea to create a nonprofit first enters your mind, it can be tempting to rush out, set up shop, and begin helping people as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this approach can lead to expensive, potentially catastrophic issues down the line. At the...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jun 17, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
AB 1181: The Ever-Changing World of Nonprofit Reporting Standards Staying on top of your nonprofit’s reporting, documentation, and administrative paperwork can feel a little challenging at the best of times. When the state of California introduces changes and...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jun 11, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
When people band together to start a nonprofit organization, they usually do it because they are driven to fix a problem that is meaningful to them. They generally don’t do it because they want to get involved in the world of corporate governance and...
