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New Book Focuses on Legal Topics Affecting Nonprofit Governance
New Book Focuses on Legal Topics Affecting Nonprofit Governance
Published 01-25-05
Submitted by BoardSource
"In today's environment, it is critical for nonprofit leaders to understand the legal issues facing their organizations," said Deborah S. Hechinger, president and CEO of BoardSource. "The Nonprofit Legal Landscape offers board members important legal information and guidance."
The book is the result of a collaborative effort by the lawyers who comprise the nonprofits practice group at the law firm of Ober|Kaler. The Nonprofit Legal Landscape focuses on the core principles of law that apply to nonprofit organizations, making each principle more accessible and easier to understand.
One of the guidebook's primary authors, Thomas K. Hyatt, is a principal of the Ober|Kaler firm. He co-chairs Ober|Kaler's nonprofits practice group, frequently lectures on business and tax-planning issues for nonprofits and has written numerous articles on tax-exempt organization topics.
"Directors and executives of nonprofits are ultimately responsible for the actions - good and bad - of their organizations," said Hyatt. "Having a basic awareness and understanding of the unique legal issues facing nonprofits can help these leaders to better respond when issues arise, or perhaps to avoid them all together."
The Nonprofit Legal Landscape is one of three BoardSource publications focusing on essential information for nonprofit leaders - Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements and Fearless Fundraising also provide practical information on two other critical issues for board members and executives. The three books are available for purchase at www.boardsource.org or by calling 800-883-6262.
BoardSource
BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening boards of directors. Through programs and services, BoardSource provides solutions and tools to improve board performance, acts as a convener and facilitator in the development of knowledge about boards, promotes changes and innovation to strengthen governance, and serves as an advocate for the value of board service and the importance of effective governance. BoardSource is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information about BoardSource, visit www.boardsource.org or call 800.883.6262.
Ober|Kaler's Nonprofits Practice Group
Ober|Kaler's national nonprofits practice offers specialized expertise in helping nonprofit organizations address the increasingly complex and unique regulatory, business and litigation challenges they face. The firm's nonprofit practice currently advises foundations, public charities, trade and professional associations, educational institutions, religious organizations, national health advocacy and provider organizations, and cultural and arts organizations. For more information, visit www.ober.com or call 410-230-7185.
Editor's Note: Tom Hyatt and the other lawyers from Ober|Kaler's nonprofits practice group are available for interviews about the BoardSource book, The Nonprofit Legal Landscape, or any of the topics presented in it, including taxation; corporate matters; governance and management; intellectual property; employment matters and benefits; litigation and government relations. To arrange an interview, please contact Mary Ellen Chambers at Ober|Kaler, 410-230-7185 or mechambers@ober.com
