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New Benetech board member, Robert Wexler

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

He’s a principal at Adler & Colvin, San Francisco's top law firm specializing in nonprofit law. Rob is also a lecturer at Stanford Law School where he teaches the Law of Nonprofit Organizations. Rob has a deep understanding of what makes nonprofits successful.

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Important Considerations for Nonprofits When Applying for IRC 501(c)(3) Status: Part 1

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I retired from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the end of 2011 after 25 years of service. Know the Law. The first step in understanding tax laws applicable to nonprofit tax-exemption is to carefully read the Internal Revenue Code section (IRC§) 501(c)(3) and, although they may not be necessary, the Treasury Regulations.

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Amnesty International at 50

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In 2001, its 40th anniversary year, AI expanded its mandate considerably to incorporate economic, social and cultural rights, as well as the body of international law governing armed conflict, thus committing itself to advance all human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Really, Your Tax.

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Friday, June 10, 2011 Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has been Revoked? June 10, 2011 10:10 AM xicoarteycultura said. June 10, 2011 10:36 AM Rudnick said. June 10, 2011 2:35 PM Mark Hager said. Shawn: The law is too cut and dry on distribution of charitable assets. posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D.

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Tips for monetizing your nonprofit work

ASU Lodestar Center

In 2011 researchers found that the average shark off the coast of Palau was worth approximately $1.9 If your nonprofit works to teach adults to read, for example, you are definitely working on a natural capital issue. In many cases a natural capital approach to sustainability is working for environmental groups.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead.

ASU Lodestar Center

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. April 18, 2011 11:16 AM Laura Bush said. April 18, 2011 3:34 PM Mary McGillicuddysaid. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Bush, Ph.D. Are you planning to publish the results of this study?

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Lost Your Tax-Exemption? What Next ?

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Disclaimer Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Lost Your Tax-Exemption? 4] If your organization’s tax-exempt status is automatically revoked, it is no longer tax exempt under federal law, and may be required to file one of the following federal income tax returns and pay any applicable income taxes: Form 1120, U.S. All You Need is Love.

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