The iconic Coca-Cola® brand is worth about $74 billion. With thousands, millions, and even billions of dollars at stake when it comes to brand recognition, most for-profit companies recognize the importance of trademarks, which protect an organization's intellectual...
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Church Bylaws: 5 Essential Tips All Churches Should Follow
by George R. Grange II | Mar 20, 2023 | Nonprofits
“God is not a God of disorder but of peace — as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people … Let all things be done decently and in order” (ESV, 1 Cor. 14:33–40). Paul offered this guidance to the church in Corinth when their meetings became chaotic and disorderly....
Are Church Bylaws Legally Binding? The Risk of Messy Bylaws
by George R. Grange II | Mar 16, 2023 | Nonprofits
“Every good church is messy.” Many Christian leaders promote this idea as a challenge for believers to accept the messiness inherent in all churches in a fallen world. After all, the church is made of sinners who are in the process of becoming like Christ. We should...
When “Me Too” Comes To Church – A Word on Sexual Harassment Policy for Churches
by George R. Grange II | Feb 20, 2023 | Nonprofits
Beginning as a simple hashtag campaign in 2017 to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault in the media world and corporate America, the "Me Too" movement has also had a significant impact on various nonprofits, including churches. What should churches and...
Best Practices for Receiving Charitable Gifts
by Gammon & Grange, P.C. | Jul 8, 2022 | Charitable Gifts, Nonprofits
A donor has just sent your nonprofit a generous check. How do you return this kind and important donor handshake? There are specific steps charitable organizations receiving donations must follow to comply with IRS tax laws. Charitable organizations should know that...
Why do many nonprofits choose 501(c)3 status?
by Gammon & Grange, P.C. | Jul 27, 2021 | Nonprofits
Though there are multiple business structures available to charitable startups, most choose to pursue 501(c)3 status over other alternatives. According to Forbes, more than 1.6 million nonprofits are 501(c)3 organizations and include environmental groups, food banks,...
Employment Discrimination and How to Steer Clear
by Gammon & Grange, P.C. | Apr 12, 2021 | Employment Law, Nonprofits
Ask your insurance carrier who is most likely to sue a nonprofit, or business for that matter, and their answer may surprise you. The plaintiff is not likely to be a victim of slip and fall in your poorly lighted or maintained parking lot. The most likely plaintiffs...
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF ALERT — CARES Act Alert #14: Second Draw of the Paycheck Protection Program
by Gammon & Grange, P.C. | Dec 23, 2020 | Covid-19 Legal Resources, Nonprofits
After a four-month hiatus, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the Small Business Administration (SBA) should soon reopen to accept new loan applications from eligible small businesses, non-profits, and associations but under modified conditions. This...
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF ALERT — CARES Act Alert #7: SBA Issues Guidance on Faith Based Organizations (FBOs): All FBOs, Including Churches, Should Consider Applying Immediately
by Gammon & Grange, P.C. | Apr 4, 2020 | Covid-19 Legal Resources, Nonprofits
CARES Act Context: To explain key relief for 501(c)(3)s and small businesses in the $2 Trillion CARES Act (complete text), we published our CARES Act Alert #1 (Help for Small Businesses & 501(c)(3)s via the PPP); CARES Act Alert #2 (Get Ready to Apply); CARES Act...
CORONAVIRUS RELIEF ALERT — CARES Act Alert #6: SBA Issues Guidance on Affiliation Rules and Religious Nonprofits
by Gammon & Grange, P.C. | Apr 4, 2020 | Covid-19 Legal Resources, Nonprofits
To explain the key relief for 501(c)(3)s and small businesses in the recently enacted $2 Trillion CARES Act (complete text), we published our CARES Act Alert #1 (Help for Small Businesses & 501(c)(3)s via the PPP); CARES Act Alert #2 (Get Ready to Apply);...
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