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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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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Realty with Strings Attached

Bloomerang

If the donor is taking a tax deduction for the gift, there may be an issue with him making the gift conditional on the use of the property. Try to find someone familiar with property law, tax law, estates, and charitable gifts. . Generally, for a gift to be tax-deductible, the donor must relinquish control over its use.

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8 Organizations to Support this Black History Month

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Black Teach Project is the definition of “small but mighty.” Just this month they held a day of legislative action bringing together members of the community to hear from legislators on bills currently in session and for the opportunity to elevate their voices on issues concerning the community. Southern Poverty Law Center.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How to Negotiate a Gift of Reality with Strings Attached

Bloomerang

If the donor is taking a tax deduction for the gift, there may be an issue with him making the gift conditional on the use of the property. Try to find someone familiar with property law, tax law, estates, and charitable gifts. . Generally, for a gift to be tax-deductible, the donor must relinquish control over its use.

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Interview with Bryan Stevenson: On Juneteenth and Justice

Saleforce Nonprofit

Stevenson is a lawyer who graduated from Harvard Law School and started EJI to dedicate his life to fighting the unequal treatment of marginalized communities. When we teach history in the United States, we often skip the parts that are not so wonderful. We’re issuing more reports.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve?

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Joint Statement from Museum Bloggers and Colleagues on Ferguson and Related Events

Museum 2.0

When basketball players are offering more cogent commentary on racial issues than cultural institutions, you know we have a cultural relevance problem. New laws and policies will help, but any movement toward greater cultural and racial understanding and communication must be supported by our country’s cultural and educational infrastructure.

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