Workshop 1: Legal Overview and Principles of Nonprofit Governance

This topic will provide an overview of Oregon NP law and explore the fundamental governing documents (articles of incorporation, bylaws, and charitable purpose), Navigating growth of the nonprofit, Fiscal Sponsorship, Merging/Acquiring other NPs, board engagement and typical management structures, political advocacy (acceptable activities), grant making, conflicts of interest, proper fiscal and financial discipline (donations including in-kind donations, donor gift acknowledgment receipts, annual tax compliance).

Workshop 2: Business Fundamentals and Legal Principles for Good Management

This topic will discuss the legal essentials for nonprofit organizations to conduct good business, including contracts, intellectual property protections, liability waivers, media releases, independent contractor agreements, licenses and leases, navigating conflicts of interest.

Workshop 3: Working with People: Managing volunteers, employees, and independent contractors

This class will discuss considerations when engaging with workers (volunteers, employees, and independent contractors), the importance of developing policies to protect and guide the organization (such as volunteer and employee handbooks), working with employees vs IC vs volunteers, and challenges of each approach.

Lindy Laurence is an experienced small business and tax attorney based outside of Seattle, Washington. She is a mom, business owner, and second-career attorney. Lindy’s expertise lies in guiding startups, non-profits, and community organizations towards their aspirations, grounded by her conviction that legal work should uplift humanity and foster social justice. Lindy is currently the owner and managing attorney of Rational Unicorn Legal Services.

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